Thailand will apply to join the BRICS grouping later this month, the Thai government said on Tuesday.
The Thai government finalised its application plans at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. If approved, Thailand will become the first member of the grouping from Southeast Asia.
At a press conference after the meeting, a government spokesman said joining BRICS would strengthen Thailand’s leading role among developing countries.
The BRICS is made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
China and Russia led the bloc’s expansion in January when the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Ethiopia and Egypt joined.
