Thailand’s former foreign minister Thanat Khoman passes away

Q.  Thanat Kohan, Thailand’s ex foreign minister has passed away. Which year was the Rusk Thanat Communique issued, associated with this minister?
- Published on 07 Mar 16

a. 1961
b. 1962
c. 1963
d. 1964

ANSWER: 1962
 
Khoman who helped build country’s close relations with the US at the time of the Vietnam war passed away at age 101. His death was attributed to natural causes. He is associated with the Rusk Thanat communique issued in 1962 with the then US Secretary of State Dean Rusk. the communique pledged that US would come to Thailand’s rescue in the event of any aggression. Khoman is also the major force behind the 1967 ASEAN grouping.

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