A Brief History of the Economic Relations between Thailand and Japan

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The research paper examines the tensions between Thailand and Japan regarding Japanese economic activities in Thailand during the 1970s. It highlights the Thai government's concerns over anti-Japanese sentiments and the implications for Japanese investments. Key events include a call from Japan for a joint committee to address these issues and criticism from Thailand's Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj, who viewed Japanese investments as driven by exploitative labor practices. The paper provides insight into the complexities of international economic relations in Southeast Asia during this period.