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Thailand and Australia Deepen Trade and Investment Partnership

Thailand and Australia Forge Stronger Economic Partnership

Thailand and Australia are deepening trade and investment ties, with Thailand promoting its authentic cuisine through the Thai Select programme and Australia advancing its 2040 Southeast Asia Investment Strategy.

Key Takeaways

  • Australia seeks foreign investment in housing projects and supports startups through Canberra incubators
  • Thailand aims to expand Thai Select certification for restaurants in Australia
  • Both nations share priorities in education, healthcare, tourism and sustainable development

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun met with the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Friday to discuss enhancing trade and investment cooperation between both countries.

Both sides exchanged views on trade strategies and shared priorities across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, tourism, culture, and sustainable development.

Green Technology and Innovation Focus

The ACT aims to become a leader in green technology and innovation, while Thailand is promoting agricultural technology, precision farming, and new technologies to address climate change challenges.

Australia is advancing its Southeast Asia Investment Strategy towards 2040 to drive regional economic growth, while simultaneously seeking foreign investment in integrated housing projects as a national priority.

Culinary and Tourism Exchange

Ms Suphajee highlighted opportunities to expand the Thai Select programme, a government certification recognizing authentic and high-quality Thai restaurants, given the strong popularity of Thai cuisine in Australia.

Australia commended Thailand’s success as a leading tourist destination and expressed interest in learning from Thailand’s experience in managing its hospitality industry.

The meeting underscored a partnership focused on sustainable economic growth between the two nations.

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