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Thailand's newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, addressed the UN General Assembly, leading to scrutiny over a possible breach of constitutional rules. Questions arose about whether Sihasak could formally represent the government before its policy statement was presented to Parliament. The assembly ran from September 23 to 29, and his early diplomatic engagement has sparked domestic debate.

 

Sihasak, leveraging his extensive diplomatic background, highlighted Thailand's historical humanitarian actions during the Cambodian civil war in the late 1970s. He shared personal experiences as a young diplomat, illustrating Thailand's decision to open its borders to Cambodian refugees. The speech also included references to recent discussions with Cambodian Foreign Minister Sokhonn Prak, emphasizing a discrepancy in Cambodia's UN address and the current dialogue between the nations.

 

Despite just four months in office, Sihasak's actions underline the challenges he faces, including navigating complex international relations and regional tensions, particularly with Cambodia. Critics argue that his early appearance at the UN might contravene constitutional guidelines, adding pressure on him to address these concerns domestically and internationally. His diplomatic maneuvering highlights Thailand's commitment to peace, as noted during his UN address against the backdrop of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.

 

Looking forward, the government must address the legality of Sihasak's early engagement at the UN and clarify its stance domestically. Sihasak continues to navigate diplomatic relations amid regional tensions and international scrutiny. The situation underscores the complexity of balancing diplomatic duties with constitutional obligations in Thailand's evolving political landscape.

 

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Key Takeaways

• Sihasak's UN speech raises constitutional concerns in Thailand.
• His diplomatic experience underscores advocacy for peace.
• Challenges persist with Cambodia, China, and the United States.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-09-30

 

 

Is this the most important they have to worry about-whoever they are?????

Thai politics surely is adult kindergarden 🙂

 

12 hours ago, Olav Seglem said:

Is this the most important they have to worry about-whoever they are?????

Thai politics surely is adult kindergarden 🙂

 

Whoever they are are PTP affiliated.

Anutin did the right thing. Any action to get this on international stage and reply to Cambodia is a good thing.

 

Would the people want him with years of knowledge or the puppet 

... Anyone Guess Who Is Behind This ... (?)

 

...Not Even The Legally Authorized Representative... (?)

 

 

They could hardly just let Cambodia address the UN and spread their nonsense unchallenged.

.......Thailand's historical humanitarian actions during the Cambodian civil war in the late 1970s.....

 

Does that include forcing starving refugees from Pol Pot's charnel house back over the border into a minefield at gunpoint?

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

appointed Foreign Affairs Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, addressed the UN General Assembly

It is Heads of State (unless the person is a wanted war criminal such as Putin) that can address the UN Assembly. It was improper to have the Thailand Foreign Affairs Minister unless the Thailand PM specifically permitted Sihasak to do so but there should be a Thailand ambassador to the UN to make such an appearance in absence of the PM. 

H.E. Mr. Cherdchai Chaivaivid is the Thailand Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations. Why didn't he speak in lieu of the PM?

Sihasak speech should carry little or no authority as spokesman for Thailand.

 

5 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

It is Heads of State (unless the person is a wanted war criminal such as Putin) that can address the UN Assembly. It was improper to have the Thailand Foreign Affairs Minister unless the Thailand PM specifically permitted Sihasak to do so but there should be a Thailand ambassador to the UN to make such an appearance in absence of the PM. 

H.E. Mr. Cherdchai Chaivaivid is the Thailand Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations. Why didn't he speak in lieu of the PM?

Sihasak speech should carry little or no authority as spokesman for Thailand.

 

 

Maybe H.E. Cherdchai is an ineloquent old duffer who struggles with a teleprompter, like that other chap earlier?

The New York Times just dropped an absolute bomb on Cambodia. Aside from exposing a large, Chinese weapons shipment they received a few weeks prior to the clashes (and shipped immediately to the border in question), several experts basically say that Cambodia is the aggressor and that Thailand has simply reacted and defended themselves.

 

General Rath Dararoth, Cambodia’s secretary of state for defense, tried to claim that the weapons (including the artillery rockets they used to kill Thai civilians) were for their annual military exercise with China, but when the reporter pointed out that the exercise in question ended three weeks prior to the delivery of the weapons, he suddenly didn't want to comment on the matter.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/world/asia/thailand-cambodia-china-weapons.html

For what the UN can really do, does it really matter ? The UN is plainly a costly bureaucratic playground for all the well connected from the world to give jobs to their cronies.