Thailand is steadily strengthening ties with South Sudan through trade, peacekeeping efforts, and royal-inspired development philosophy.

South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in July 2011 and sent its first athlete to the Olympics in 2012 as an Independent Olympic Athlete competing under the Olympic Flag. Before its independence, ...

South Sudan are making waves in the world of basketball and back in their home countryImage: Jam Sta Rosa/AFP via Getty Images. ... but the South Sudan flag will now fly high at the next Olympics.