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Thailand to 'stay neutral' in US-China AI race

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, right centre, welcomes Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby, left centre, at Government House in Bangkok on Aug 13, 2026. (Photo: Government House)

Thailand would maintain its neutral position between the United States and China and resist pressure to choose sides in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

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Mr Anutin was responding to reports that the US was considering excluding countries that join a China-backed AI framework from a US-led coalition.

Reuters reported on Aug 14 that the US was considering the move, citing a US official and an internal draft. The draft letter was reportedly prepared by the State Department for the 35 signatories of a US “AI Opportunity Statement” signed in June this year.

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