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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.
Political exiles deserve better
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2025
» The beginning of 2025 should have provided a fresh start for Thailand. The country began its three-year term as a member of the prestigious United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Jan 1, and the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is eyeing related events.
UN rights body picks again raises eyebrows
News, John J Metzler, Published on 16/10/2024
» The UN General Assembly held its annual elections for the Human Rights Council last week.
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.
Crimes abroad
News, Postbag, Published on 17/04/2022
» Re: "US drugs trio face charges at home too", (BP, April 11).