United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron arrives in Bangkok today in a bid to strengthen trade and economic ties between the politically beleaguered UK and the burgeoning Thailand.

 

The former British prime minister intends to sign a UK-Thai strategic partnership roadmap on his inaugural visit to the Indo-Pacific region. This roadmap is designed to enhance collaboration on defence, healthcare, and climate initiatives between the two nations.

 

The 57 year old Lord Cameron expressed his belief that collaboration with Bangkok would yield “jobs and growth back here” in Britain as he embarked on this journey. Following his engagements in Thailand, Cameron is scheduled to proceed to Australia for the annual Australia-UK ministerial consultations (AUKMIN).

Thailand holds significant importance as a key partner for the UK in the Indo-Pacific region, which the UK has prioritised in its foreign policy agenda. Cameron emphasised Thailand’s crucial role in advancing peace and reconciliation in Myanmar, as well as in upholding international law and promoting regional cooperation.

“South East Asia is a commercial powerhouse and Thailand is one of the biggest economies of the lot. Working with countries in this region means jobs and growth back here in the UK.

 

“Thailand is a founding member of ASEAN and an influential player across the Indo-Pacific region. We will continue to work with them to address shared global challenges that affect us all – including the impacts of climate change, rapid technological development, and threats to global health.”

 

The former UK Prime Minister, who controversially introduced a referendum to leave the EU during his tenure from 2010 to 2016, and earned the nickname “Dodgy Dave” from Labour MP Dennis Skinner due to his handling of the Panama Papers scandal, is set to highlight UK-Thailand defence cooperation during his visit to a military airbase. Here, he will inspect fighter jets assembled with British components, contributing over £300 million (13.7 billion baht) to the UK economy through exports.

 

Additionally, Cameron will unveil the launch of a fund worth up to £6 million (275 million baht) aimed at promoting green growth in Thailand, focusing on sustainable transport and carbon pricing initiatives.

 

The former Tory leader will collaborate with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to establish a UK-Thailand strategic partnership roadmap, as announced by the Foreign Office. This roadmap aims to enhance bilateral relations in defence, climate and energy, trade and investment, agriculture, digital technology, health, and education, particularly in anticipation of next year’s 170th anniversary of UK-Thai diplomatic ties.

 

Following his engagements in Thailand, Cameron will proceed to Australia for the Aukmin summit, reported The Evening Standard.

 

by Bob Scott

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Oh look it's that little runaway, Cameron. 

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron arrives in Bangkok today

which hotel is he staying at and is there a 7/11 nearby that stocks eggs in packs of 10?

 

bob.

"Burgeoning Thailand" eh.... I thought Thailand was in an economic crisis, isn't that the reasoning behind the digital wallet and the PMs frequent request to the BoT to reduce interest rates.  Or is the Thaiger once guilty of over stating the facts?? 

Politically beleagured UK??

More like politically corrupt and inept UK and politically inept and utterly corrupt Thailand.

Perhaps Police Chief 'Big Joke' will land a position as Minister for UK National Security in Rishi Sunak's cabinet as one of the diplomatic gifts granted to Cameron before he leaves? 🤣

17 hours ago, jonclark said:

"Burgeoning Thailand" eh.... I thought Thailand was in an economic crisis, isn't that the reasoning behind the digital wallet and the PMs frequent request to the BoT to reduce interest rates.  Or is the Thaiger once guilty of over stating the facts?? 

Two countries in decline comforting each other.

14 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Two countries in decline comforting each other.

You are half correct.

18 hours ago, webfact said:

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron arrives in Bangkok today in a bid to strengthen trade and economic ties between the politically beleaguered UK and the burgeoning Thailand.

18 hours ago, webfact said:

“South East Asia is a commercial powerhouse and Thailand is one of the biggest economies of the lot

What ?

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The former Tory leader will collaborate with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to establish a UK-Thailand strategic partnership roadmap, as announced by the Foreign Office. This roadmap aims to enhance bilateral relations in defence, climate and energy, trade and investment, agriculture, digital technology, health, and education, particularly in anticipation of next year’s 170th anniversary of UK-Thai diplomatic ties

Maybe Cameron can ask about the huge tariffs and luxury taxes imposed on imported goods?

FTA ??

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Maybe Cameron can ask about the huge tariffs and luxury taxes imposed on imported goods?

FTA ??

I will have a word with Srettha, to ask Cameron why my pension is frozen!

30 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I will have a word with Srettha, to ask Cameron why my pension is frozen!

Yeah, good idea... mine starts next year

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I will have a word with Srettha, to ask Cameron why my pension is frozen!

Do That M8 I'd be Obliged to get my 8 Years FROZEN Increases back.....

Cameron enters visa exempt yet still blantantly conducts business without a work permit. Conerned citizen alert!

It's amazing that he looks like the grown up in the Torys now. Sunak isn't bad and I wish he was better as he's from my home city but he's not really much of a politician, plus he's arrived at the wrong time.

 

I wish Cameron luck but I think he was equally enthusiastic about China when he was PM. As for green investment, didn't he want to get rid of all the green crap?

16 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Cameron enters visa exempt yet still blantantly conducts business without a work permit. Conerned citizen alert!

 

They should have sent Boris. That would have avoided any suspicion of work.

9 hours ago, Phil1964 said:

Politically beleagured UK??

More like politically corrupt and inept UK and politically inept and utterly corrupt Thailand.

Perhaps Police Chief 'Big Joke' will land a position as Minister for UK National Security in Rishi Sunak's cabinet as one of the diplomatic gifts granted to Cameron before he leaves? 🤣

 

Big Jokes is something we've got a surplus of already

26 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Cameron enters visa exempt yet still blantantly conducts business without a work permit. Conerned citizen alert!

 

Diplomatic passport and status. You'll have to think of something else.

4 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

Diplomatic passport and status. You'll have to think of something else.

 

My earlier suggestion of sending Boris wouldn't work then. I'm not sure diplomacy is his thing.

On 3/20/2024 at 12:15 PM, webfact said:

Additionally, Cameron will unveil the launch of a fund worth up to £6 million (275 million baht) aimed at promoting green growth in Thailand, focusing on sustainable transport and carbon pricing initiatives.

Glad to see our taxes being put to good use.

On 3/20/2024 at 12:15 PM, webfact said:

Thailand holds significant importance as a key partner for the UK in the Indo-Pacific region, which the UK has prioritised in its foreign policy agenda.

 

The UK is a third tier country which is not part of the "Indo-Pacific region." 

46 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Cameron enters visa exempt yet still blantantly conducts business without a work permit. Conerned citizen alert!

It's called diplomatic immunity and Cameron may have a diplomatic passport.

 

https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2024-01-09/debates/24010944000008/DiplomaticPassportPolicy

4 hours ago, nauseus said:

 

Diplomatic passport and status. You'll have to think of something else.

Yes, I know. My comment was in jest.

5 hours ago, kimamey said:

It's amazing that he looks like the grown up in the Torys now. Sunak isn't bad and I wish he was better as he's from my home city but he's not really much of a politician, plus he's arrived at the wrong time.

 

I wish Cameron luck but I think he was equally enthusiastic about China when he was PM. As for green investment, didn't he want to get rid of all the green crap?

'Sunak isn't bad and I wish he was better as he's from my home city'

 

Bombay? 🤭🤭

6 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

The UK is a third tier country which is not part of the "Indo-Pacific region." 

Nonsense post. The UK has the 6th largest economy in the world. The article doesn't say the UK is in the 'Indo-Pacific region' it just says it sees Thailand as a significant partner in the 'Indo-Pacific region' 

Strategic partnership.

 

Stick that in your crumpet Brit Bashers! 

Keep him away from Phuket so he doesn't see the Russian situation on the island. 

On 3/21/2024 at 1:06 PM, roo860 said:

'Sunak isn't bad and I wish he was better as he's from my home city'

 

Bombay? 🤭🤭

😄  No Southampton