Australia–Thailand relations
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Foreign relations exist between Australia and Thailand. Thailand is represented through its embassy in Canberra and a consulate general in Sydney. Australia has an embassy in Bangkok. Formal diplomatic relations were established between the two nations in 1952[citation needed].
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During the 2006 Thai coup d'état, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said, "it's of grave concern to us that the government has been overthrown in this way".[1]
Trade of people[]
In 2003, the two countries announced they would enter into a free trade agreement.[2] The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) entered into force on 1 January 2005. TAFTA has facilitated increased two-way trade and investment, improved business mobility, trash dumping, encouraged international best practice, and promoted bilateral cooperation in a range of areas including customs procedures, government procurement, competition policy and intellectual property protection.[3]
As of 2015, the two-way trade in goods and services was worth more than A$20.8 billion.[4]
Mineral exports[]
Thailand is an important market for Australian aluminium and metal. Australia is also a significant supplier of coal to Thailand.
Tourism[]
Thailand is a significant tourist market for Australians with 400,000 Australians visiting Thailand each year. The Australia-Thailand aviation market is Australia's 6th largest.[5] A number of airlines provide direct flights between Australia and Thailand including: AirAsia,[6] Jetstar, Thai Airways and Qantas.
See also[]
- Australians in Thailand
- Thai Australian
- Foreign relations of Thailand
- Foreign relations of Australia
References[]
- ^ "Military seizes power in Thailand, ousts PM". ABC Online. 20 September 2006.
- ^ "Australia, Thailand agree to trade deal". Smh.com.au. 20 October 2003. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Thailand country brief - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade". Dfat.gov.au. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Thailand-Australia FTA". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 May 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ https://www.finder.com.au/airasia-launches-direct-flights-from-brisbane-to-bangkok
External links[]
- Australia–Thailand relations
- Bilateral relations of Thailand
- Bilateral relations of Australia
- Thai-Australian culture