PM Prayut satisfied with outcomes of ASEAN-Australia Summit 2018

[webfact]

PM satisfied with outcomes of ASEAN-Australia Summit 2018

 

 

BANGKOK, 20th March 2018 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has voiced his satisfaction with the outcomes of the 2018 ASEAN-Australia Summit, which took place in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend. 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha remarked after attending the 2018 ASEAN-Australia Summit that the atmosphere of the discussions was positive and all participating nations proposed ways to enhance strategic partnerships between the Southeast Asian bloc and the island nation. He noted that suggestions included strengthening Micro SMEs and remarked Thai SMEs should prepare to adapt to the development. Other recommendations concerned cooperation in combating international terrorism and any emerging threats in the region. 

The summit concluded with representatives agreeing to the Sydney Declaration, which sets a general framework for collaboration, as well as a commitment to cooperate against international security threats and to set regulations for online trade. The PM said that it was agreed that Thailand and Australia should improve the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA). 

 

After attending the summit, Gen Prayut attended a gala dinner organized by the Thai Ambassador to Canberra H.E. Nantana Sivakua at the Thai Consulate in Sydney. Staff at the office presented the PM with a cake to mark his approaching birthday. He thanked them for the gesture and for their service to the Kingdom as it moves towards a restitution of democracy. He remarked to the gathering that he sees each day as important and finds joy in his work, even though it may be trying on some occasions. He said that while he may face obstacles and issues in his efforts, he believes that with cooperation from all, Thailand can progress to the level Australia is currently at. 

Gen Prayut then spoke of his wife, Naraporn Chan-ocha, whom he married in 1984. He said he was certain he would continue to be commited to his wife throughout his life, saying that she has continued to care about and take part in his work; he asked for similar care and cooperation from civil servants. 

Speaking about ongoing reforms, he said all sides must put the nation at the center of their outlook and that only through a unified effort can necessary reforms be achieved. He assured his audience that planned reforms would not be detrimental to any part of Thai society. 

Later, the PM was reported to have urged the head of Bhumjaithai Party Anuthin Chanweerakul, who also traveled to Australia as a member of the business community, not to be too politically active and to trust that he is working for the country’s happiness.

 

-- nnt 2018-03-20

[tracker1]

I suppose if he keeps mentioning Happiness long enough people will get brain washed into believeing him

[YetAnother]

8 minutes ago, tracker1 said:

I suppose if he keeps mentioning Happiness long enough people will get brain washed into believeing him

like the deaf leading the blind

[Darcula]

So many soundbites out of one event. It's just confirmation he didn't know what he was doing there.

[leeneeds]

Lasting memory ,

as they are fast evaporating at this level for him,

[Ron19]

An  inflammatory and derogatory post has been removed.

[Jonmarleesco]

Is there anything he's ever dissatisfied with - other than reporters asking him questions that he can't answer?

[sebastion]

Hahahaha. TAFTA is a complete joke.
The Thais laugh in the face of Australians.

No level playing field in Thailand.

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[lvr181]

On 3/20/2018 at 8:25 AM, webfact said:

he believes that with cooperation from all, Thailand can progress to the level Australia is currently at. 

A comedian as well as a PM? 

 

Australia got there in 230 years, Thailand has had 600 years and still nowhere near it ('the level of Australia').

Edited March 21, 2018 by lvr181
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