On this day in 1974, ASEAN and Australia held our first formal meeting.

It was a historic occasion that laid the foundations for our relationship, with Australia pledging $5 million for ASEAN economic projects.

50 years ago today, Australia and ASEAN held our first formal meeting to establish our ties.

We marked the milestone in March with the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

We will continue to work together to secure a more peaceful, stable and prosperous future.

The DPRK’s destabilising actions present one of the gravest threats to peace & stability in the Indo-Pacific region and to the world at large.

🇦🇺 remains committed to upholding all UN measures against the DPRK’s unlawful weapons of mass destruction & ballistic missile programs.

Amb Arjaree Sriratanaban joined the Songkran celebration held by Tiger Lane. Activities included bathing the Buddha image, 🇹🇭classical dance and music performances, and lucky draw. Royal Thai Embassy Canberra took part in the event by setting up a🇹🇭 corner to showcase 🇹🇭 art and culture. (13/04/24)

สุขสันต์เทศกาล #สงกรานต์2567 ค่ะ Happy #Songkran2024 !✨

👀Watch our video to see how we celebrated Songkran this year.

Do you have an innovative idea to end #PlasticWaste ?

DFAT and 🇦🇺's CSIRO's Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network is hunting for innovators, researchers & startups to join its free incubator program.
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#MekongAustraliaPartnership

As Senator Penny Wong says, we want Australia🇦🇺 and other countries to have the freedom to decide our own futures, free of interference.

This doesn’t happen on its own. We help make it happen, through our actions, our dialogue, and our relationships.

It was a big #Songkran splash at the 🇦🇺 Embassy this morning. 🌸💦

🇹🇭 & 🇦🇺 colleagues joined a special water pouring ceremony at the spirit house. We wish you a very happy & prosperous Thai new year ahead!

A special edition of Business Envoy 🇦🇺🇹🇭🇱🇦🇰🇭🇻🇳🇲🇾🇮🇩🇸🇬🇧🇳🇵🇭🇲🇲

In addition to special summit outcomes, read more on the economic opportunities ahead, including those under Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

#ASEAN50Aus #AusSEAInvested

I always appreciate the chance to talk about 🇦🇺 & explain how we approach challenges in our region - from strategic competition to climate change.

Lots of insightful questions at recent events w/ National Security Council, Chulalongkorn U. & Thammasat University 🇦🇺 Studies Centre.

Australia welcomes the UN Secretary General’s appointment of former 🇦🇺 foreign minister the Hon Julie Bishop as the United Nations Special Envoy on Myanmar.

foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…

🇦🇺 & 🇳🇿 Embassies in 🇹🇭 will jointly host an #AnzacDay Commemorative Service at Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre in Kanchanaburi on Thu 25 Apr 2024.

For more info, please visit: thailand.embassy.gov.au/files/bkok/202…
#LestWeForget

I look forward to working with AustCham’s new Board, and the wider Australian business community, to strengthen further the 🇦🇺-🇹🇭 economic relationship.

Planning your business travel to Australia?

From today, Business Visitor visa validity periods have been extended to up to 5 years for 🇹🇭 applicants.

More details at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-…

#HappyEaster ! Best wishes to everyone gathering for #Easter for a happy and peaceful celebration.🪺🍬

In 🇦🇺, #Bilby is a symbol of native fauna and flora conservation and is often associated with Easter.

Congrats to Thailand on its road to legalise #MarriageEquality as the 🇹🇭 House of Reps passed the bill yesterday.

🇦🇺 stands with 🇹🇭 on this journey to create a more inclusive society where LGBTQIA+ people have the right to legally marry their loved ones. #สมรสเท่าเทียม

🇦🇺 - 🇹🇭 bilateral cooperation on transport security spans more than a decade.
We partnered with @ICAO to deliver an #AviationSecurity Managers Course to #AVSEC personnel, which included an interactive workshop & hands-on analysis.

Attention 🇹🇭 filmmakers - amateur or professional! Submit your short films highlighting the ability of persons with disabilities with Focus on Ability Short Film Festival to get a chance to win:

🌟 Share of A$100,000 in cash & prizes
🌟 Special prize of A$1,000 equiv in Baht for Best 🇹🇭 Entry