On 31 July 2024 at the FCDO, Ambassador Thani Thongphakdi congratulated Ms. Catherine West on her appointment as Minister for the Indo-Pacific. Both sides had fruitful discussions on ways to advance bilateral cooperation in all dimensions, especially in the areas of trade and investment, as well as possible activities to commemorate the 170th anniversary of Thailand – UK diplomatic relations in 2025, including exchanges of high-level visits. In addition, both sides exchanged views on various regional issues.