snoop1130 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 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 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Me thinks...the Thai PM's wife is a hottie😍! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Only the Tin man missing from the line-up, then we could have the wizard of Oz pantomime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmicbkktxl Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Isn't the dress to short(Australia) for a formal visit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Get some Australian Brand Beef Pies in the Supermarket Freezers and i'll start to believe relations are improving ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 20 minutes ago, Old Croc said: The GGs are selected by the PM of the day Whereas the PM of Thailand is unelected.🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 If they lined everyone up on the stairs with Srettha on the bottom they could all be the same height! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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