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British Ambassador calls on PM General Prayuth

British Ambassador Mark Kent today called on Prime Minister General Prayuth to discuss a range of issues.

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British Ambassador calls on PM General Prayuth

He urged PM Gen Prayuth to fulfil his promise to restore democracy to Thailand by the end of 2015, and to maintain respect for human rights.

Ambassador Kent also raised tourist safety and security and the importance of maintaining an open, fair and transparent business environment for investors. He asked for assurances that British and other foreign investment in Thailand would not be jeopardised by new legislation.

Mr Kent affirmed that the UK stands ready to engage with Thai ministries and agencies, as well as the private sector and civil society, to take forward work in all these areas and on other issues of mutual interest.

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Published 20 November 2014