[During my visit, Thai] ministers spoke of Thai democratic history. “So, we’ll certainly encourage and support Thailand’s aspiration,” Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop briefed the media on Thursday. Yesterday she met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who told her his government has been proceeding according to its “roadmap to democracy” and seen gradual development, Deputy Government Spokesman Werachon Sukondha-patipak said. They also discussed support for the innovation and creative industry in line with both the Thailand 4.0 economic initiative and the Ideas Boom strategy of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Prayut has extended an invitation to Turnbull as it has been almost two decades since an Australian premier has made an official visit to Thailand.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 04, 2017 18:00 UTC