BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed the Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley, on his official visit to Thailand. During this occasion, both parties discussed the overall relationship and cooperation, including:

 

In the economic aspect, the Prime Minister expressed his pleasure towards the "Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040" report by Australia, which aims to enhance the economic potential between Australia and the Southeast Asian region, including Thailand. Both parties are confident that strategies presented in the report will serve as important tools to support economic engagement between each other.

 

Regarding trade and investment, the Prime Minister believes that Thailand and Australia should collaborate to enhance the potential of the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement, which will support an increase in the value and volume of trade between the two countries in the near future, including in the investment sector.

 

Cooperation on climate change adaptation is a field both parties deem important and agree to further enhance cooperation, especially in exchanging best practices and energy transition strategies.

 

Military cooperation is also a key pillar in the strategic partnership, with both nations having expressed satisfaction with the close military involvement, including joint training, personnel exchanges, and training programs. In addition, the Thai Prime Minister wishes to increase cooperation with Australia further.

 

Moreover, Prime Minister Srettha recognized the potential for further enhancing the people-to-people relationship between the citizens of both countries, particularly through educational exchanges.

 

In tourism, both Thailand and Australia are pleased with the number of tourists between the two countries. The Thai Prime Minister emphasized that the government prioritizes measures to support tourism, especially safety measures and facilitation for tourists.

 

By Naark Rojanasuvan

 

Full story: NNT 2024-02-15

 

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Me thinks...the Thai PM's wife is a hottie😍!

Only the Tin man missing from the line-up, then we could have the wizard of Oz pantomime.

4 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Me thinks...the Thai PM's wife is a hottie😍!

Not three bad at all. Certainly way out of his league. She was probably a bit of a dish back in her day. 

Isn't the dress to short(Australia) for a formal visit?

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Not three bad at all. Certainly way out of his league. She was probably a bit of a dish back in her day. 

Why do you say that..... the man is not short of a few billion?

All conducted in ignorance of the (non-)rôle of the GG - no power to do or agree on anything except as a matter of form.

49 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Why do you say that..... the man is not short of a few billion?

Exactly. Without cash he’d be nowhere. 

Get some Australian Brand Beef Pies in the Supermarket Freezers and i'll start to believe relations are improving !

7 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Me thinks...the Thai PM's wife is a hottie😍!

In that Dress she looks like she's going to a Kids Tea Party !

The GG is the representative of the British monarch in Australia and apart from signing paperwork to affirm ministers, has a ceremonial and community role only. He can only express personal opinions as he has no input into political policy. 

The GGs are selected by the PM of the day for a set period and are usually retired military officers (A conservative PM tried to appoint a religious leader into the job once with predictable results)  

Just a little overseas jaunt for this guy and wife.

7 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Me thinks...the Thai PM's wife is a hottie😍!

Whereas the GGs wife looks like Madge Allsop (Dame Edna's offsider) 

19 minutes ago, trainman34014 said:

Get some Australian Brand Beef Pies in the Supermarket Freezers and i'll start to believe relations are improving !

Had one of these recently, recommended.

 

LADY PIE Bakery and Restaurant, Phuket, Thailand

20 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

The GGs are selected by the PM of the day

 

Whereas the PM of Thailand is unelected.🤔

56 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

Had one of these recently, recommended.

 

LADY PIE Bakery and Restaurant, Phuket, Thailand

 

I reckon LP's are average at best.

 

Villis (South Australian) pies are sometimes stocked at Villa. Good rich taste and chunky beef - only wished they stocked the green peppercorn. Tinnies from Pattaya are the best locally made in my opinion and they have a beef pepper which is pretty good.

If they lined everyone up on the stairs with Srettha on the bottom they could all be the same height!

On 2/16/2024 at 10:44 AM, damian said:

 

I reckon LP's are average at best.

 

Villis (South Australian) pies are sometimes stocked at Villa. Good rich taste and chunky beef - only wished they stocked the green peppercorn. Tinnies from Pattaya are the best locally made in my opinion and they have a beef pepper which is pretty good.

The LP I had was beef pepper.

 

South Australia - the home of the Pie Floater. Yuck!