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New FM delivers strong UN speech
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 30/09/2025
» Ahead of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept 23–29, newly instated Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow faced criticism that his appearance there might violate the constitution, which stipulates that cabinet ministers can only assume their duties after the government policy statement is made before parliament.
UN role can spur rights push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Despite recent progress on LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand continues to grapple with persistent human rights violations and must leverage its new role on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) better to address these issues.
Thailand 'must prove it merits Human Rights Council seat'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2025
» After being elected a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Thailand needs to raise its performance on promotion and protection of human rights to meet international standards, says a Thai human rights defender.
Thailand ‘forcibly’ deports six Cambodian activists
Online Reporters, Published on 29/11/2024
» Thai authorities have “forcibly” returned six Cambodian political opposition activists and a young child, putting them at risk of unfair trials and mistreatment in Cambodia, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday.
Pisal may face expulsion for missing court date
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/10/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to take action against its party-list MP Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri if he returns to the country after the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai case expires.
Thailand vows to promote human rights for UNHRC term
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/10/2024
» Thailand has vowed to promote collaborative work among human rights academics and work with civil society organisations during its three-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Srettha to visit Cambodia, aims to deepen bilateral ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay an official visit to Cambodia on Thursday to bolster relations between the two countries, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara said.
Thailand abstains in UN vote
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2022
» Thailand has abstained from a vote to condemn Russia's annexation of four eastern regions of Ukraine, citing concerns that it would reduce the chances for diplomacy to bring about a negotiated solution to the crisis.
Thais abstain in UNHRC vote on Russia
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2022
» Thailand was among 58 countries that abstained from voting during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over its conduct in Ukraine.
Angkhana to join UNHRC disappearances panel
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2022
» The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed activist Angkhana Neelaphaijit as a member of its Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID), according to the UN.