BANGKOK - Embassy of Canada press release following bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

H.E. Philip Calvert, Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Thailand, met today (31 March 2015) with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to review key elements of the bilateral relationship, encompassing commercial, political, security and people-to-people ties.  During the meeting, Ambassador Calvert reiterated Canada’s expectation that the Thai military will return Thailand to democratic governance as soon as possible through free and fair elections, and highlighted the importance of a transparent, inclusive and democratic reform process. Ambassador Calvert also raised human rights concerns and urged Thailand to respect its international human rights obligations.

 

Ambassador Calvert noted the considerable potential in bilateral commercial relations and opportunities for expanding two-way trade and investment. 

He stressed the importance of a predictable business climate and the rule of law to current and future trade partners.  He also noted the importance of the ASEAN region to Canada.