Thai Prime Minister Anutthin is visiting Australia (17–20 August) and New Zealand (20–22 August) to elevate bilateral relations to 'strategic partnerships'. Key initiatives include expanding trade, tech cooperation (digital innovation, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy), and supporting SME export/investment opportunities. Thailand-New Zealand aim to triple bilateral trade by 2045 and restore direct Bangkok-Auckland flights. This signals systematic openness to high-tech inflows and market access for Thai businesses in APAC.