Maris sees possibilities for participation in agricultural systems, energy and education
During a visit by Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to Adelaide, the country’s capital, diplomatic cooperation has been highlighted in the areas of agricultural systems, alternative energy, and knowledge.
Mr Maris was welcomed by his American counterpart, Penny Wong, and even met with Frances Adamson, the government of South Australia, on Wednesday.
He reiterated Thailand’s targets for international cooperation in foods, power and human security. He said that these are regions where Thailand and Australia have a lot of potential for mutual enhancement.
The chancellor highlighted South Australia’s experience in developing green agricultural systems, which can improve food safety.
In contrast, South Australia’s advancements in channeling other energy technologies, especially from gas, the moon and the weather, can serve as a foundation for energy cooperation.
Australia has suggested that Thailand take part in combined development and research in this area in order to become a world leader in alternative energy.  ,
Thailand’s role in regional cooperation, particularly with India, in the development of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ( Bimstec) was also emphasised.
He claimed that Thailand has a lot of potential in the area of care, especially given its commitment to develop its universal health coverage plan.
” We have proposed the’ 30 Baht Healthcare Anywhere ‘ plan ( as a unit for assistance ) and invited Australia to work in academic initiatives with Thai institutions. These have attracted the American side’s interest,” said Mr. Maris.
The minister even made a visit to Adelaide University’s Waite Campus, which is a gateway for research and education in Southern Hemisphere gardening.
The college is particularly interested in international study fields like plant biology and natural source science.
” Thailand has experience as a local food hotspot, aligning with South Australia’s skills in detail agriculture”, he said.
The Thai embassy in Canberra is “tasked with looking into ways to improve cooperation and adjust South American agricultural systems for the benefit of Thai landowners.”
He met with South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, who spoke about economic cooperation and clean energy development, as well as facilitating the evacuation of manufacturing foundations to Thailand.
” Many Thai power companies, such as Ratch Group, have invested in Australia”, said Mr Maris. ” South Australia is working on alternative hydrogen technology and is advancing its shift to clean electricity through solar and wind. This association offers both positive outcomes and challenges.
In addition, Ms. Wong claimed in a media release that Australia and Thailand have a long-standing, corporate partnership.
” We share historic connections between our people and businesses, and cooperate carefully on the energy transition, training, trade and investment, surveillance and defence”, she said.
In 2022 and 2023 Thailand was South Australia’s fifth-largest buying companion, with goods valued at 21.5 billion ringgit and export value 21.6 billion ringgit.