Asian country accepts BRICS invitation 

Thailand has confirmed its readiness to become a partner state, local media has reported

Thailand has formally accepted Russia’s invitation to become a BRICS partner state, local media reported on Wednesday.

A new ‘partner country’ status was approved at the BRICS summit in Kazan in October, and is intended to serve as an alternative to membership after more than 30 nations applied to join the organization.

BRICS initially comprised Brazil...