Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stated that Thailand takes great pride in being an active player in the United Nations and working for a world of peace and stability, Thailand has been instrumental in preventing wars and conflicts.

In her remarks on the United Nations Day, 24 October 2024, the Prime Minister said that Thai personnel have joined the UN peacekeeping forces in over 20 UN Missions worldwide, helping to stabilize conflict-ridden areas and support post-conflict recovery efforts. 

She pointed out that, to help bring about a world where humans and nature coexist in harmony, Thailand has been sharing its Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to advance the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. “We are committed to balancing both economic prosperity and environmental sustainability for the greater well-being of people,” she said.

The Prime Minister also said, “To create a world of equal opportunities, I am proud to say that Thailand has recently been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2025-2027. We pledge to improve the human rights standards of Thailand, as well as acting as a bridge-builder and improving the global human rights standards. Thailand’s mission is clear: as we advance toward progress, we must ensure that no one is left behind.

“Not only that, based on the policy of being a “promoter of peace and shared prosperity,” Thailand serves as a regional hub for more than 40 UN agencies, including the UN ESCAP. Let us continue being a gracious host and supporting the UN’s works in Thailand and the region, striving to help the UN to answer to the needs to its Member States.

“Thailand welcomes the successful conclusion of the Summit of the Future in September this year. As we move forward, our collective focus must be on ensuring that the Pact for the Future is high on impact and high on action. The vision of a better world rests not just on aspirations, but on the political will, concrete efforts, and support from all countries, as well as all relevant stakeholders.

“As for Thailand, the Royal Thai Government is committed to playing a constructive role in supporting the UN and collaborating with the international community. This is to build a better world for us now and a brighter future for our youth and future generations.”