Kind words not enoughLast Wednesday, Thailand and China had good reason to celebrate: the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Chinese embassy in Bangkok noted that the historical documents signed in Beijing opened "a new chapter in China-Thailand relations". The Chinese embassy said China-Thailand ties today had become more comprehensive, pragmatic and dynamic, with constant exchanges of contacts over the years. Those northerners have reason to fear that river management might lead to a repeat of last year's disaster. It is now time for China to back its kind words about enduring friendship with action and enable a mechanism for co-management of the river.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2020 23:26 UTC