On 13 February 2024, H.E. General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and H.E. Mrs. Linda Hurley, his spouse, arrived in Thailand for the Official Visit as Guest of the Royal Thai Government during 13-17 February 2024. On this occasion, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and spouse, represented the Royal Thai Government, received Their Excellencies, together with H.E. Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador of Thailand to Australia, and Mr. Nattapong Lathapipat, Acting Director-General of the Department of Protocol.

The Official Visit marks the first visit by an Australian Governor-General in 7 years. The Governor-General’s visit reflects the close relations and friendship between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Commonwealth of Australia, from the highest ties with the Thai Royal Family, the governmental as well as people-to-people ties. This Official Visit will provide an opportunity for Thailand and Australia to deepen bilateral cooperation as Strategic Partners.