Visit to Thailand, August 2017

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop along with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai, releases a turtle from a pool at the former embassy into a pool at the new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop along with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai, releases a turtle from a pool at the former embassy into a pool at the new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the grand palace to lay a wreath to honour and pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on behalf of the Australian people.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the grand palace to lay a wreath to honour and pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on behalf of the Australian people.
Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop pays respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace on behalf of the Australian people.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop pays respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace on behalf of the Australian people.
Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop signs a condolence book to honour and pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace on behalf of the Australian people.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop signs a condolence book to honour and pay respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace on behalf of the Australian people.
Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Thailand, Dr Somkid Jatusripitak.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Thailand, Dr Somkid Jatusripitak.
Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets Mr Chirayu Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets Mr Chirayu Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai cut the ribbon to open the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai cut the ribbon to open the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai cut the ribbon to open the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai cut the ribbon to open the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai following the unveiling of the plaque at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai following the unveiling of the plaque at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Australian Embassy staffs at the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Australian Embassy staffs at the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in an all staff photo outside the new Australian Embassy Bangkok Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in an all staff photo outside the new Australian Embassy Bangkok Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks to formally open the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks to formally open the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Ms Siwaporn Chuasawad, Vice Governor of Phuket, cutting the ribbon to open the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Ms Siwaporn Chuasawad, Vice Governor of Phuket, cutting the ribbon to open the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop unveils the plaque at the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop unveils the plaque at the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Australian Consulate-General staff in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Australian Consulate-General staff in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop visits Patong Beach in Phuket to announce the first Thai language lifesaving manual and teaching curriculum, supported by the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop visits Patong Beach in Phuket to announce the first Thai language lifesaving manual and teaching curriculum, supported by the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks to announce the first Thai language lifesaving manual and teaching curriculum at Patong beach in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks to announce the first Thai language lifesaving manual and teaching curriculum at Patong beach in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with local lifeguards at Patong beach in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with local lifeguards at Patong beach in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop takes selfie with staff at Patong Geach in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop takes selfie with staff at Patong Geach in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop attending a reception to mark the formal opening of the Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop attending a reception to mark the formal opening of the Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks at the reception to mark the formal opening of the Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks at the reception to mark the formal opening of the Consulate-General in Phuket. Thailand, Phuket, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai on the way to sign a new Air Services Agreement between Australia and Thailand. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai on the way to sign a new Air Services Agreement between Australia and Thailand. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai, signing a new Air Services Agreement between Australia and Thailand. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai, signing a new Air Services Agreement between Australia and Thailand. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers a speech to mark the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok on 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers a speech to mark the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok on 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok on 3 August 2017. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok on 3 August 2017. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks to open the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks to open the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Indigenous Australian Singer, Sue Ray, sings at the new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Indigenous Australian Singer, Sue Ray, sings at the new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop along with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai, releases a turtle from a pool at the former embassy into a pool at the new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop along with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai, releases a turtle from a pool at the former embassy into a pool at the new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Thai Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr Don Pramudwinai at new Australian Embassy Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Australian Embassy staffs at the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Australian Embassy staffs at the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with consular staff at the new Australian Embassy in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with consular staff at the new Australian Embassy in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Mr James Grose, BVN architect, and Mr Ian Carpenter, project director and counsellor of the new Australian Embassy complex, at the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Mr James Grose, BVN architect, and Mr Ian Carpenter, project director and counsellor of the new Australian Embassy complex, at the new Australian Embassy building in Bangkok. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Australian alumni at the Australian Alumni event at the new residence of the Australian Ambassador to Thailand. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Australian alumni at the Australian Alumni event at the new residence of the Australian Ambassador to Thailand. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks at the Australian Alumni event, celebrating the contributions of alumni to Australia-Thai relations and connect New Colombo Plan scholars with Colombo Plan scholars. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks at the Australian Alumni event, celebrating the contributions of alumni to Australia-Thai relations and connect New Colombo Plan scholars with Colombo Plan scholars. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks at the Australian Alumni event, celebrating the contributions of alumni to Australia-Thai relations and connect New Colombo Plan scholars with Colombo Plan scholars. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers remarks at the Australian Alumni event, celebrating the contributions of alumni to Australia-Thai relations and connect New Colombo Plan scholars with Colombo Plan scholars. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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From left to right, M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon, Vice President of the Australian Alumni Association, H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, HON Julie Bishop, Australian Foreign Minister, Mr Prom Sirisant, Global Alumni Ambassador, and M

From left to right, M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon, Vice President of the Australian Alumni Association, H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard, Australian Ambassador to Thailand, HON Julie Bishop, Australian Foreign Minister, Mr Prom Sirisant, Global Alumni Ambassador, and Mr David Grover, New Colombo Plan mobility student at the Australian alumni event. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Austcham Thailand members at the Australian alumni event. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Austcham Thailand members at the Australian alumni event. Thailand, Bangkok, 3 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, His Excellency General Prawit Wongsuwan.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, His Excellency General Prawit Wongsuwan.
Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, His Excellency General Prawit Wongsuwan.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, His Excellency General Prawit Wongsuwan.
Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Prime Minister, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Thai Government House to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Prime Minister, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Thai Government House to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Prime Minister, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Thai Government House to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Prime Minister, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Thai Government House to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Prime Minister, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Thai Government House to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop meets Thai Prime Minister, His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha at Thai Government House to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Thailand, Bangkok, 4 August 2017.

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