As a BRICS partner state, Thailand hopes to raise the level of relations with the group’s members in order to gain better opportunities for the development of its economy BANGKOK, December 26. /TASS/. Thailand has accepted Russia’s invitation to become a BRICS partner state, which marks an important step toward joining the group as a full-fledged member, Thai Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nikondet Phalangkun said at a briefing. "On October 31, Thailand received an invitation to become a BRICS