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In a notable diplomatic gesture, German Ambassador to Thailand, Dr. Ernst Reichel, shared a photograph on social media platform X, capturing a meeting with Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

The post was accompanied by a message stating, "I felt honoured today to meet former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a friendly and sincere conversation."

 

The meeting between Dr. Reichel and Thaksin comes in the backdrop of growing diplomatic ties between Germany and Thailand. Earlier this year, during a visit to Germany on March 13-14 by Thailand's then Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, fruitful discussions were held with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

 

The talks led to an agreement to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, anticipated to extend cooperation both regionally with ASEAN and within the Indo-Pacific sphere.

Key areas of collaboration discussed included enhancing cooperation in clean energy and green transition, bolstering the electric vehicle and battery industries, promoting sustainable agriculture, and advancing infrastructure development. The scope of partnership also involves technology and knowledge transfer, likely to improve exchanges of high-level visits between the two nations.

 

Additional conversations during the meeting focused on Thailand's ambitious "Landbridge" project, ongoing negotiations for a Thai-EU free trade agreement, and the possibility of Schengen visa exemptions for Thai passport holders.

 

Furthermore, both sides pledged to tackle regional and global challenges, such as climate change and global security, highlighting their commitment to mutual development and cooperation efforts, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

As part of these dialogues, Thailand affirmed its dedication to supporting German investment in the automotive sector, particularly in manufacturing internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles, underscoring a shared vision for robust economic collaboration.

 

-- 2024-10-09

 

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Tony looks like he has turned the corner = frail.

[Hunz Kittisak]

15 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

Tony looks like he has turned the corner = frail.

Making Thailand great is a demanding task. 
Thank you Khun Thaksin for your selfless sacrifices and contributions to the country