The Prime Minister of Thailand announced that he has plans to bolster trade relations with the United States. This comes as the two nations observe their 190th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

 

The announcement was made following a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, and US President Joe Biden during a gala dinner, organised by the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce. The strengthening of the Thai-US relations occasion was part of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which concludes Sunday.

 

Serving also as the finance minister, Srettha revealed that Biden had extended his congratulations on his assumption of the premiership. Assuring the US president of Thailand’s commitment as a steady trading partner, Srettha also expressed anticipation for the bilateral talks scheduled for November at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco.

 

During his visit, PM Srettha interacted with other global leaders, including the Prime Minister of Estonia, a country renowned for its advanced e-government system. He expressed interest in acquiring Estonia’s e-government expertise to enhance Thailand’s civil service system and combat corruption.

 

Foreign Affairs Minister Jakkapong Sangmanee highlighted the prominence of the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN assembly. Discussions centred around overcoming obstacles to achieve the objectives by 2030.

 

Jakkapong shared his ministry’s plans to facilitate business matchmaking activities to encourage Thai and foreign companies to invest in green businesses, aligning with the global trend towards sustainable development.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Photo: Government House

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-22

 

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I didn't know that the Prime Minister of Estonia was a 'global leader'. I thought Estonia was a small (forgettable) Baltic nation with about 1 million people. 

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He expressed interest in acquiring Estonia’s e-government expertise to enhance Thailand’s civil service system and combat corruption.

Maybe do a whistle-stop tour of Norways way of governing...

They have virtually no crime, hardly any road deaths, a perfect health system for all, pension scheme which people can actually live on, a social welfare system for all, free schools including Universities plus many more advantages..  yes all paid for by taxes..

and the people have faith in  a fully transparent government.

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Maybe do a whistle-stop tour of Norways way of governing...

They have virtually no crime, hardly any road deaths, a perfect health system for all, pension scheme which people can actually live on, a social welfare system for all, free schools including Universities plus many more advantages..  yes all paid for by taxes..

and the people have faith in  a fully transparent government.

And I thought it was all paid for with Oil revenue.

14 hours ago, retarius said:

I didn't know that the Prime Minister of Estonia was a 'global leader'. I thought Estonia was a small (forgettable) Baltic nation with about 1 million people. 

Estonia punches above its weight. Thanks for being so dismissive.

2 minutes ago, Cory1848 said:

Estonia punches above its weight. Thanks for being so dismissive.

Well it has only been independent since 1991...

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He expressed interest in acquiring Estonia’s e-government expertise to enhance Thailand’s civil service system and combat corruption.

He will be out of a job if he implements this.

14 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Well it has only been independent since 1991...

Technically, Estonia has been independent since 1920 and was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1944 to 1991; the United States and many other countries never recognized that occupation and maintained some form of diplomatic representation with all three Baltic states throughout that period. But of course, in reality, Estonia was under the complete control of Moscow, and 1991 marked a “restoration” of independence.

 

The country’s PM, Kaja Kallas, has been very visible and outspoken at least in Europe and North America, particularly on the subject of Ukraine. I don’t know how one defines “global leader,” but I would rank her as one.

55 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

And I thought it was all paid for with Oil revenue.

the production of oil and gas accounts for 20 percent of its economy. Other important sectors include hydro-power, fish, forests, and minerals..
The government spends it wisely on the population

Not on elite families.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Maybe do a whistle-stop tour of Norways way of governing...

They have virtually no crime, hardly any road deaths, a perfect health system for all, pension scheme which people can actually live on, a social welfare system for all, free schools including Universities plus many more advantages..  yes all paid for by taxes..

and the people have faith in  a fully transparent government.

I wonder how many conservatives suffered seizures reading this post.