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Hua Hin--Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said this morning Thailand should be more strategic and proactive in Thai-US relations, instead of reacting to the US foreign policy and requests.
 
Kasit told international participants at "Refreshing Thai-US Relations" conference, in  Hua Hin that Thailand and US should "plot strategically together and work vigorously to face challenges posed by globalization."
 
As a former Thai envoy to the US, Kasit said Thai-US friendship of more than 175-year-old ties are fundamentally strong but they do need to reinvigorate their friendship and make bilateral cooperation more tangible and meaningful.
 
In his first foreign policy speech, Kasit said that the Abhisit government will conduct the country's foreign policy in transparent and accountable ways without hidden agendas or vested interests. "The only agenda we have is to protect the interest of Thai people and the country," he reiterated
 
The new governments of Thailand and US, he pointed out, shared many commonalities--new, young and dynamic--led by young leaders who have visions to see strong engagements and cooperation with one another. "I am optimistic that both countries could work for better relations."
 
The Nation