Thai PM’s diplomatic tour to boost ties, revive tourism hit by mall shooting

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin embarks on a five-day tour to Hong Kong and three ASEAN nations, beginning Sunday. The journey commences from the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) terminal at Don Mueang Airport, with the Airbus 320 aircraft setting course for Hong Kong.

Post the Hong Kong visit, the premier’s itinerary includes Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia, with his return scheduled for Thursday. On the subject of his ASEAN tour, PM Srettha expressed the intention of fostering diplomatic ties with these nations and amplifying cooperation in diverse domains.

Future overseas trips are slated for the coming months, with destinations including the United States for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in addition to Japan and China. The 61 year old PM’s venture to China is planned for mid-this month, as per Deputy…