Thai Cabinet approves BRICS membership bid

Thailand declared its strategic move to become a member of the BRICS economic bloc, further deepening its engagement with global emerging economies.

A draft letter indicating Thailand's intent on becoming a member of BRICS was approved at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said.

BRICS has a policy to expand beyond its current members, and has invited nonmember countries to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, which is scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia, in October.