Pole in Pakistan or Thailand (5)
I believe the answer is:
north
'pole' is the definition.
(North Pole is an example)
'in pakistan or thailand' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'NORTH' can be found hidden inside 'pakistan or thailand'.
(Other definitions for north that I've seen before include "who is opposed to East-West partnership?" , "Compass bearing" , "One looking for contract" , "coming up from Brighton?" , "who has to follow West's lead?" .)