Association of Southeast Asia
Founding members of the Association of Southeast Asia | |||||||
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||||
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| Type | Regional organization | ||||||
| Founding members | 3 member states | ||||||
| Establishment | |||||||
• Formation | July 31, 1961 | ||||||
• Replaced by ASEAN | August 8, 1967 | ||||||
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The Association of Southeast Asia (ASA) was a regional organization established on July 31, 1961, in Bangkok, Thailand, by Malaya (now Malaysia), the Philippines, and Thailand. Its primary aim was to foster economic, social, cultural, and scientific cooperation among its member countries. However, ASA faced challenges, including regional disputes and political differences, which limited its effectiveness. These limitations led to the formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 8, 1967, which expanded membership and scope to promote regional stability and development more effectively.