Thailand and Australia have agreed to consider the possibility of introducing a mutual visa exemption scheme for travel and business activity between the people of both nations.

The proposal was raised during a meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and David Hurley, the Governor-General of Australia, at Government House on Wednesday.

Mr Hurley and his wife Linda are visiting Thailand until Saturday.

Mr Srettha wants Australian tourists to consider health-oriented travel in Thailand, as both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of tourism activity between the two nations.

The prime minister also proposed more cooperation on the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Tafta), which would help increase trade volume and value. He also urged Australian investors to explore opportunities in the green energy and smart technology sectors.

Mr Hurley said the upcoming Asean-Australia Special Summit early next month would give Thailand an opportunity to promote investments and highlight the government’s southern Land Bridge megaproject.

Mr Hurley and his wife are scheduled to have a royal audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen during the visit.