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PM denies US drone production base plan, separates trade talks from security
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BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied reports that the United States plans to establish a production base for unmanned aerial vehicles in Thailand, saying he had received no such report.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied reports that the United States plans to establish a production base for unmanned aerial vehicles in Thailand, saying he had received no such
- Anutin was asked about reports that the US might use military issues as leverage in negotiations over trade tariffs.
- He said US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby met with him on 13 August, but the two did not discuss the issue.
- The prime minister rejected the suggestion, saying there had been no such discussion.
Summary
Anutin was asked about reports that the US might use military issues as leverage in negotiations over trade tariffs.
The prime minister rejected the suggestion, saying there had been no such discussion.