Aust. Ambassador Farewell Meeting with PM Anutin Focuses on Energy Cooperation

Thairath•Politics•23h ago

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Australian Ambassador Departs, with Thailand and Australia agreeing to strengthen energy transition cooperation and strategic partnerships.

•Australian Ambassador Angela Macdonald paid a farewell visit to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on May 29, 2026.
•Both nations agreed to enhance cooperation in energy transition for sustainable economic development.
•Discussions also covered security cooperation, particularly joint military training, and combating transnational crime.
•Australia expressed support for Thailand's progress in joining the OECD, acknowledging reforms in law, anti-corruption, and good governance.

•On May 29, 2026, at 16:30, the Australian Ambassador to Thailand visited the Prime Minister at the Government House in order to bid farewell.
•Australian Ambassador Angela Macdonald visited Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in order to pay a farewell call.
•Prime Minister Anutin expressed gratitude to the Australian Ambassador for her significant role in fostering Thai-Australian relations over the past 4 years.
•The Australian Ambassador commended Thailand's efforts in combating transnational crime, online scams, and narcotics in order to ensure regional security.
•Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in new forms of training to align with future security missions.
•Australia expressed pleasure regarding Thailand's commitment and progress in legal reforms, anti-corruption, and good governance in order to support its OECD accession.
•The Prime Ministers and the Australian Ambassador agreed to promote energy cooperation, specifically in Energy Transition, in order to enhance energy security.
•The Australian Ambassador affirmed readiness to continuously support cooperation with Thailand in order to strengthen the close partnership and create mutual benefits for both countries' peoples.

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Prime Minister Anutin(นายกฯ อนุทิน)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Interior, who met with the departing Australian Ambassador.

Australian Ambassador(ทูตออสเตรเลีย)

The Ambassador of Australia to Thailand who paid a farewell visit to the Prime Minister.

Ms. Angela Macdonald(นางสาวแอนเจลา แม็กดอนัลด์)

The outgoing Ambassador of Australia to Thailand.

Narcotics(ยาเสพติด)

An issue addressed in discussions on combating crime, with Thailand affirming its commitment to resolution.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(องค์การเพื่อความร่วมมือทางเศรษฐกิจและการพัฒนา)ℹ️

An international organization whose membership Thailand is pursuing, with Australia supporting Thailand's progress.

Abbreviation for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, discussed in the context of Thailand's accession efforts.

Good Governance(ธรรมาภิบาล)

A principle highlighted as crucial for Thailand's OECD accession, which Australia acknowledged.

Energy Transition(การเปลี่ยนผ่านด้านพลังงาน)

A key area of future cooperation between Thailand and Australia, agreed upon to enhance energy security and sustainable development.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where the Australian Ambassador met with the Thai Prime Minister.