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Anutin says Thailand will not choose sides but must keep options open
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Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set out Thailand’s approach to an increasingly uncertain international order, stressing that the country does not need to choose sides but must preserve its ability to make independent decisions and maintain a range of strategic options.
Key facts
- The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement has been in force since 2005, while bilateral trade was valued at approximately A$32 billion in 2025.
- Anutin delivered an address entitled “Beyond the Thailand-Australia Bilateral Partnership: Advancing International Order through Regional and Minilateral Cooperation”
- Anutin noted that his visit came at an important moment, ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Australia in 2027.
- Dr Michael Fullilove, executive director of the Lowy Institute, welcomed the prime minister to the independent Australian international-policy think tank, whose global analysis and indexes are cited by governments and media organisations
Summary
Anutin delivered an address entitled “Beyond the Thailand-Australia Bilateral Partnership: Advancing International Order through Regional and Minilateral Cooperation” at the Lowy Institute in Sydney at 10.20am local time on Tuesday (August 18), three hours ahead of Thailand.
Dr Michael Fullilove, executive director of the Lowy Institute, welcomed the prime minister to the independent Australian international-policy think tank, whose global analysis and indexes are cited by governments and media organisations worldwide.