Category: GovernancePart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC

อาเซียน

/aa-see-an/Roman

English meaning: ASEAN

Definition

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1967. Thailand is a founding member. ASEAN promotes economic integration, political cooperation, and regional security among its 10 members. India's 'Act East Policy' (formerly 'Look East') prioritizes deepening engagement with ASEAN nations.

Example

ไทยเป็นสมาชิกผู้ก่อตั้งอาเซียน

In English: Thailand is a founding member of ASEAN.

Literary Heritage

ผู้ปกครองที่ดีต้องฟังเสียงของประชาชน

/Phu pokkhrong thi di tong fang siang khong prachachon./

A good ruler must listen to the voice of the people.

King Rama II (Phutthaloetla Naphalai) · King / Poet · 18th–19th century

บทพระราชนิพนธ์ (Royal Compositions)

Royal Compositions on Governance, attributed maxim, early 19th century

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