Thai PM Visits Sydney Thai Town and Meets Local Community
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Thai Town in Sydney, Australia, on August 18, 2025, meeting the local community and tasting Thai food.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul visited Sydney's Thai Town on Aug 18, 2025
- Lord Mayor Clover Moore welcomed the delegation and joined lunch
- The PM praised local efforts to develop a Thai cultural hub
- Thai expatriates gathered along the route to welcome the premier
At 11:40 AM local time on August 18 in Sydney, Australia—three hours ahead of Thailand—Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, accompanied by his delegation, visited the vibrant Thai Town district in Sydney to meet with members of the local Thai community.
During the visit, The Right Honourable Clover Moore AO, Lord Mayor of Sydney, personally welcomed the Thai Prime Minister and guided him through Thai-owned businesses in the area. The Lord Mayor also joined the Prime Minister for a lunch gathering at the well-known Thai restaurant Doodee King.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Sydney's collaboration in developing Thai Town and supporting initiatives to elevate the area into a prominent Thai cultural hub in Australia, which includes public art installations and cultural landmarks.
This official visit by the Thai premier highlights the significance of people-to-people diplomacy, strengthening grassroots ties between Thailand and Australia while boosting Thailand's cultural and culinary soft power on an international stage.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister highlighted the success of the Sydney Lunar Festival, particularly the Lunar Streets activities in the Haymarket area, which allowed diverse Asian communities to celebrate their cultural heritage together. He thanked the Lord Mayor for giving the Thai community the opportunity to participate in these key events.
Throughout the visit, Thai residents in Sydney turned out in numbers to welcome the Prime Minister and his delegation. The premier greeted business owners, sampled local Thai dishes, and warmly posed for selfies with members of the public along the route.
Source: Matichon Politics
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