Thailand State Visit | Japan

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The new Empress of the Empire of Japan had formally invited the Thai Prime Minister to conduct a state visit, which the Thai leader eagerly accepted to fly out of his homeland. Necessary preparations for the state visit by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Japan were coordinated between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Japan. Security measures were emphasized to ensure that the visiting Thai delegations, including the Prime Minister, would not be harmed or threatened during his time in Japan. However, multiple exceptions were explicitly clarified by Thailand that they expect the Japanese Government to ensure all activities by local media, organizations, and populaces by international laws are allowed and not prohibited.

Both Thailand and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs would exchange key information during the state visit, which Japan as a host, was expected to take the initiative. In the case of the Japanese decision’s proposal of a multi-day state visit, the Republic Government would be willing to cover the costs while having the Japanese Government decide the best residence for the visiting delegation. Moreover, in the effort of public relations campaign by the Thai Government, and hopefully the Japanese Government as well, there would be promotion of such a state visit through various and accessible means.

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While the Thai government had offered to cover the costs of the Prime Minister's stay, the Japanese government was too proud for that and would instead cover the costs themselves. Not that too much additional costs would be incurred, the Thai delegation was to be hosted at the Imperial Residence which was already under heavy guard to protect the Empress. Likewise the ongoing counterterrorism efforts meant security in Tokyo was already at high alert. Though any of the zones that the Thai delegation was to travel through or visit would be subjected to increased scrutiny by the TMPD and IJGF the week prior and during the visit, in particular the roads would be checked regularly for IEDs and other explosives.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would guarantee that all rights would be respected with the exception of those explicitly restricted by Japanese law or the State of Emergency, while the visit would be reported in news the decision was made not to advertise it too excessively inside Japan to discourage would-be terrorists from treating it as the perfect time to attack and damage Japan's international reputation for failing to protect a foreign head of government.

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Relationship between Thailand and Japan traced its root back to the late 16th century when King Naresuan receives military aid from Japan in a form of 500 Japanese warriors, leading to his victory over the Burmese price crown while securing the independence of the Thai nation. Despite the significant distance between both countries that have made communication difficult, Japan has always been Thailand’s main trading partner that could challenge the monopoly of the Dutch East Indie Company. Furthermore, it was well-recorded that King Songtham maintained a long-distance friendly relationship with a Japanese Tokugawa shogun during his reign, exchanging letters regularly. However, the relations between Thailand and Japan have been largely lukewarm after the end of the second world war.

The Republic Thai Air Force chartered aircraft, the Airbus 340-541, was assigned to carry a contingent of the Thai delegations. Being the first state visit taken by Prime Minister Thaksin six months into his second term, this diplomatic gesture by Thailand is viewed domestically as the importance in which the Thai Government places on its relationship with Japan. Other than 15 high-profile officials and 7 unarmed Republic’s Shield security personnel, Prime Minister Thaksin was accompanied by Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai and Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang. These two ministers are recognized internationally and domestically as among those who hold the most influence within the Thai politics and potentially beyond.

Although the democratic institution in Japan has been backsliding since the collapse of the United Nations in 1995, Thailand is no stranger to fostering positive ties with countries of autocratic tendencies such as France and Poland. With the new Empress of the Empire of Japan be bestowed a significant authority within her hand, the Thai delegations were well aware of the fragile balance she is managing within her country. The differences in governance system, as experienced by Thailand during its interactions with other countries, were a reminder of potential mutual growth instead of traditional signs of incompatibility.

After taking off the Suvarnabhumi Airport, the RTAF chartered aircraft arrived at 9 in the morning at Haneda Airport. Once the airplane was taxied in and the staircase was put in place next to the aircraft, individuals began departing. Security details and members of the place would depart first, followed by other civilians such as pilots and cabin crews. Then, the Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, and the Prime Minister himself came out on the stair and walked down into the tarmac.

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