Rare Earths Deal 'Ties Thai Hands' with US Investors

Rare earths deal 'ties Thai hands' with US investors

The recent controversial rare earths memorandum of understanding (MoU) has forced Thailand to give US investors an edge over other countries in investing in critical minerals projects in the kingdom, an independent analyst said on Monday.

US signs critical minerals cooperation MOUs with Thailand and Malaysia amid domestic concerns

The ASEAN summit concluded on October 28 with US President Donald Trump signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on critical minerals cooperation with Thailand and Malaysia. The agreements have raised concerns domestically in both countries, prompting official responses to clarify their implications.