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PM to visit Australia and New Zealand to expand trade and investment
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BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make official visits to Australia from 17–20 August and New Zealand from 20–22 August, seeking to expand markets for Thai goods, attract investment and strengthen strategic partnerships.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make official visits to Australia from 17–20 August and New Zealand from 20–22 August, seeking to expand markets for Thai goods, attract investment and strengthen strategic
- Government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said the visits, made at the invitation of the two countries’ prime ministers, will also seek to link businesses and increase cooperation on security and people-to-people travel.
- The Australia trip will be the first official visit by a Thai prime minister in 14 years, ahead of the 75th anniversary of Thai-Australian diplomatic relations in 2027.
- They will also seek to implement the 2026–2029 Thailand-Australia Strategic Partnership Action Plan.
Summary
Government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said the visits, made at the invitation of the two countries’ prime ministers, will also seek to link businesses and increase cooperation on security and people-to-people travel.
The Australia trip will be the first official visit by a Thai prime minister in 14 years, ahead of the 75th anniversary of Thai-Australian diplomatic relations in 2027.