The strengthening of economic, trade and investment relations was the key topic addressed during Thursday’s discussions between Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce and the UK’s Minister for Investment, Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE and British ambassador Mark Gooding.

British business groups pleaded with the government to extend the time they have to prepare for the nation's departure from the European Union after leaders from both sides agreed to continue talks.