Panitan Wattanayagorn
Panitan Wattanayagorn
area china compete competing economic european expansion france india influence leading left looking political thailand united
France is looking for more economic expansion in Thailand and the region. Politically, this is also a new area to compete to get influence. The United States, China and India are now competing for political influence in ASEAN, and France, a leading European country, does not want to be left out.
create crisis image
If the crisis continues, it could create an image of instability and uncertainty in Thailand.
create high major result surprise
The result of no-vote ballots, particularly in Bangkok, was a big surprise to him. It was too high and that could create a major crisis.