Thailand and Australia have agreed to explore the possibility of implementing a common visa waiver mechanism, aimed at facilitating travel and business for citizens of both countries.
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| Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Australian Governor-General David Hurley in Bangkok. (Source: Bangkokpost) |
This proposal was put forward during a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Australian Governor-General David Hurley in Bangkok, Thailand on February 14.
During the meeting, Mr. Srettha affirmed that the Thai government is committed to implementing measures to promote tourism , including enhancing safety and facilitating travel for tourists.
In addition, the Thai Prime Minister also proposed strengthening cooperation to consolidate the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), helping to increase the volume and value of bilateral trade.
Mr. Srettha also urged Australian investors to explore opportunities in the green energy and smart technology sectors in Thailand.
For his part, Australian Governor-General David Hurley emphasized that the upcoming ASEAN-Australia Special Summit early next month will offer Thailand an opportunity to boost investment, including the viaduct project connecting the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, initiated by the Thai government.
Both sides also expressed satisfaction with military cooperation, including joint exercises and personnel training. Mr. Srettha noted that closer cooperation would enhance the readiness of both countries to address security challenges.
Australian Governor-General David Hurley and his wife are on a four-day visit (February 14-17) to Thailand to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the visit, Mr. Hurley and his wife are expected to have an audience with the King and Queen of Thailand. In addition, Mr. Hurley will also visit Chiang Rai province, where an Australian-funded environmental protection project is underway.
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