Australian Governor-General Begins Historic Thailand Visit

[snoop1130]

 

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley, along with his wife Linda Hurley, began a significant five-day official visit to Thailand on Tuesday (Feb 13). The trip marks the first visit by an Australian governor-general to Thailand in seven years, underscoring the enduring ties between the two countries.

 

The government’s welcoming party, led by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, included Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia, Arjaree Sriratanaban, Nattapong Lathapipat, the acting director-general of the Department of Protocol, and a group of high-ranking officials.

 

Hurley’s visit highlights the deep connections between Australia and Thailand, involving links between the royal families, governmental collaborations, and relationships at the people-to-people level. These elements contribute to the robust partnership that has existed between the two nations for many decades.

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Full story: The Pattaya News 2024-02-14

 

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[lordgrinz]

Will he be shaking hands with the new Agricultural Minister? I'd loved to be a fly on the wall for that meeting....LOL

[still kicking]

Did he bring some flower for Anutin?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The trip marks the first visit by an Australian governor-general to Thailand in seven years, underscoring the enduring ties between the two countries.

First visit in seven years.... underscoring their enduring ties?

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, still kicking said:

Did he bring some flower for Anutin?

Maybe some quality buds?

[findlay13]

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley, along with his wife Linda Hurley, began a significant five-day Junket

[brianthainess]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Hurley’s visit highlights the deep connections between Australia and Thailand, involving links between the royal families,

What links, can anybody elaborate?

[brianthainess]

He'll probably say what a good democratic country this is.  The PM looks a bit miffed on how tall he is, and his array of medals. 

[klauskunkel]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

deep connections between Australia and Thailand, involving relationships at the people-to-people level

Yes, those stories are a good read...

[Grumpy one]

58 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

What links, can anybody elaborate?

Australia's Royal family would have been the late Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson 

Edited February 15 by Grumpy one