Australian Minister for Industry and Science holds discussions in Thailand
28 July 2015
Australian Industry and Science Minister the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP today completed a two-day visit to Bangkok to build closer links with Thailand, particularly the business community.
Minister Macfarlane held discussions with Thailand’s Minister of Energy, HE Dr Narongchai Akrasanee.
With Thailand’s position as a major automotive and electronics producer, Minister Macfarlane discussed opportunities for Australian automotive supply chain manufacturers. He also met Thai investors in the Australian energy sector and discussed Australian resources exports.
Minister Macfarlane stressed Australia's strengths in innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Australian Minister for Industry and Science visits Thailand: Australian Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP and Thai Energy Minister HE Dr Narongchai Akrasanee at a dinner hosted by Australian Ambassador to Thailand HE Mr Paul Robilliard on 27 July 2015.
Discussion with Thai investors in Australian energy sector: Australian Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP meets with Thai investors in Australia’s energy sector at a roundtable meeting held on 28 July 2015 at the Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok.
From left to right: the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP; Mr Niwat Adirek, Senior Executive Vice President - Business Development (International), Electricity Generating PCL (EGCO Group); Mr Kanit Sangwongwanich, Executive Vice President, Engineering and Development Group, PTT Exploration and Production PCL. (PTTEP); and Mr Greg Wallis, Minister-Counsellor (Commercial), Australian Trade Commission, Bangkok
Strengthening ties in energy investment: Australian Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP and the Australian Ambassador to Thailand HE Mr Paul Robilliard have a discussion with Thai investors in Australia’s energy sector including Bangchak Petroleum PCL; Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL (RATCH); Electricity Generating PCL (EGCO Group); PTT Exploration and Production PCL. (PTTEP) and PTT PCL at a roundtable meeting held on 28 July 2015 at the Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok.
Australian Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP (centre) meets with Australian automotive supply chain companies and Mr Vichai Jirathiyut, President, Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) (left) at a working lunch hosted by the Australian Ambassador to Thailand HE Mr Paul Robilliard at his residence on 28 July 2015.