Thailand submits official letter to join Brics

Thailand has officially submitted a formal letter of intent to join the intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, known by its acronym Brics, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura.

Nikorndej said the formal letter of intent to join the group during the BRICS ministerial meeting was submitted over a week ago and hoped to receive positive feedback soon.