On 8 October 2014 at 14.00 p.m., Mr. Don Pramudvinai, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Ambassador of Thailand, Mr. Chutintorn Kongsak, Director-General of Department of Internationl Economic Affairs, and Mr. Monsak Jangariyawong, First Secretary, attended the 14th Meeting of Council of Minister of indian Ocean Rim Association in Perth, Western Australia between 6 – 9 October 2014. During the visit, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Marine Research Center of University of Western Australia and also met Mrs. Julie Bishop, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.