Development Cooperation

Development Cooperation
 

Australian Government Aid Program in Thailand

Australia’s cooperation with Thailand is delivered through regional programs including Australia’s ASEAN programs, the Mekong-Australia Partnership, and Partnerships for Infrastructure.  Australia continues to collaborate with Thailand to improve regional responses to development challenges in ASEAN. In addition, Australia provides small grants for development activities to support local communities and non-government organisations in Thailand through the Embassy’s Direct Aid Program.

Australian regional aid program – ASEAN

Australia sees ASEAN at the centre of a stable, peaceful, prosperous and secure region, where sovereignty is respected, and all countries benefit from strategic balance. Australia’s investments in ASEAN are managed by the Australian Mission to ASEAN  in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Australian regional aid program – Mekong-Australia Partnership

Australia and the Mekong subregion have a strong history of cooperation and deep connections through government and people. The Mekong-Australia Partnership has supported Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam in addressing priorities and sharing challenges, focusing on improving water security, responding to climate change, enhancing economic resilience, strengthening leadership and skills, and combatting transnational crime. The Mekong hub is located at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.