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[英文摘要] :
Thailand and China have been deepening their international relations since the PingPong diplomacy in 1975. The relations between the two countries had started in the 13th century based on trading purposes. Ethnic Chinese in Thailand are the main group of people who support the Thai-Chinese trade today. On the other hand, Thailand also had become an ally of the United States since WWII. The relations between Thailand and the United States started with political purposes and has expanded to include benefits for trade since then. Thailand has always bought American arms, however, in recent years, Thailand has balanced its relations with the two powers in this regard by buying Chinese submarines to deepen their relations. The military coup which had started in Thailand in May 2014, has been building stronger diplomatic relations with China under foreign direct investment between the two countries. That causes Thailand to develop a better relationship with China. This research is focused on the foreign policy of China towards Thailand and Thailand towards China. Prayut Chan-o-cha and President Xi Jinping have created stronger relations under the project of Belt and Road Initiative in Thailand, especially the Special Economic Zone in border areas and Greater Mekong Sub region co-operations. It is a win-win situation for Thailand government and Chinese entrepreneur but it is a losing game for the local Thai people.