Celebrating Australia Day in Thailand

Source: Australia in Thailand On the 26 January 2018, various celebrations were held in Thailand to celebrate Australia Day.  Of particular note, Australia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard and Consular-General, Craig Ferguson both hosted receptions to celebrate Australia Day.  While, the Honorary Consul of Australia in Chiang Mai, Ronald J Elliott […]

DFAT and Austrade launched the ‘ASEAN Now – Insights for Australian Business’

Source: Australia in Thailand On 12th December, DFAT and Austrade launched the ‘ASEAN Now – Insights for Australian Business,’ a new report on commercial opportunities in #ASEAN. The report highlights key drivers of growth in the region and new trade opportunities for Australian businesses. To learn more, get the full digital report at https://www.austrade.gov.au/asean-now/

The Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Program to the Mercy Centre

Source: Australian Embassy Bangkok Ambassador Robilliard and embassy staff were pleased to visit the Mercy Centre today to unveil a plaque acknowledging the support received from the Australian Embassy’s #Direct Aid Program to install solar power to operate the school and home for disadvantaged children. Thank you #Qantas for delivering the project. For more details, see the Embassy’s Facebook […]

The new Foreign Policy White Paper

Source: Australian Embassy Bangkok The new Foreign Policy White Paper was released on Thursday 23 November. What is the White Paper? The #FPWhitePaper is the Australian Government’s plan to position our nation to take advantage of economic opportunity and deal with strategic change in our region and globally [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv1X0OQaE64&w=560&h=315] Learn more about Australia’s plan to support […]

Governor-General to represent Australia at the Royal Cremation Ceremony

Source: Australian Embassy Thailand Australia’s Governor-General H.E. General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove visited the Kingdom of Thailand from 25 to 27 October 2017.  On 26 October, Their Excellencies represented Australia at the Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.  

The Australia ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program (A2ELP) is now open

Source: Australia in Thailand  The Australia ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program (A2ELP) is now open for applications. The three-month leadership program provides an opportunity to build a range of modern business skills and professional networks. Applications close 13 October 2017. Find out more about the 2018 Australia-Asia Emerging Leaders Program and apply online, visit: asialink.unimelb.edu.au/a2elp  

The Australian Embassy Bangkok participated in Clean Up the World 2017

Source: Australia in Thailand  Australian Ambassador to Thailand HE Mr Paul Robilliard delivered remarks at the Clean Up Bangkok River event at Asiatique on Saturday 16 September. This year, the clean-up was held on Friday and Saturday as part of an initiative global campaign “Clean Up the World”. On Friday, 15 September, the Australian Embassy […]

Australian Foreign Minister opens Phuket Consulate-General

Source: Australian Embassy Thailand The Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is visited Phuket on Friday 4 August as part of her visit to Thailand to strengthen bilateral relations. Ms Bishop formally opened Australia’s Consulate-General in Phuket, at a ceremony that will attended by the Vice Governor of Phuket Ms Siwaporn Chuasawad and other local dignitaries. […]