BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara launched Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025-2027 term during a recent reception attended by ministers, ambassadors, and high-level representatives from over 100 UN Member States.

 

In his address, Parnpree reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to advancing human rights and democracy. He underscored the importance of harnessing the HRC’s influence in addressing emerging global challenges in an ever-evolving world. The minister also affirmed that Thailand stands prepared to confront these challenges for the benefit of future generations.

 

Thailand’s track record as a bridge-builder and a constructive partner in international affairs was a focal point of the announcement. The deputy prime minister expressed the nation’s determination to foster synergies and promote solidarity within the Council. Thailand is also ready to collaborate with countries and partners worldwide to work toward the common good.

 

As Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council 2025-2027 term gains momentum, the international community eagerly anticipates its potential role as a bridge-builder for the common good and a catalyst for positive change in the realm of human rights and global democracy.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Full story: NNT 2023-09-22

 

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Human Rights Council?????? Surely not. But then again the US organised Saudi to be the chair a few years back, so I suppose anything is possible. Aren't you supposed to have functioning justice system for that?

Deal with these immediately to show good faith:

• Thailand is not a signatory to the U.N. Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol and does not formally recognize or have a regulatory framework to manage refugees within its territory.
• Thailand has a registered stateless population of more than half a million – one of the largest in the world.
• Thailand remains on Tier 2 in the 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the United States 

Put up or shut up.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

to advancing human rights and democracy.

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14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

As Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council 2025-2027 term gains momentum, the international community eagerly anticipates its potential role as a bridge-builder for the common good and a catalyst for positive change in the realm of human rights and global democracy.

Good to see the international community hasn't lost it's sense of humour, what's next, Russia to be nominated as world peace envoy.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In his address, Parnpree reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to advancing human rights and democracy.

Re - Recent Election

On 9/22/2023 at 4:45 PM, snoop1130 said:

Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025-2027 term

I don't see acceptance of the candidature any time soon while the Thai government continues to delay the Law Against Torture and Forced Disappearances passed in February 2023 and mandated by the Constitutional Court in May 2023 to immediately be put into effect.