Pentagon Cancels Drills, Visits following Thailand Coup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US Pentagon called off its ongoing military exercises and scheduled official visits after the Thai army seized power in a military coup on Thursday.
“While we have enjoyed a long and productive military-to-military relationship with Thailand, our own democratic principles and US law require us to reconsider US military assistance and engagements,” spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby said in a statement, AFP reported.
Thursday’s coup, which took place after several months of political turmoil, has sparked international concern over the country’s domestic politics.
“We will continue to review additional engagements as necessary until such time that events in Thailand no longer demand it,” Kirby said.