1. Thailand continues to be seriously concerned about the crisis in Syria.

2. Thailand reiterates our strongest possible condemnation of the use of chemical weapons which is a serious international crime and against international norms. In this regard, there is a need for a strong and united response by the international community to hold those responsible to account.

3. Thailand calls on the United Nations fact-finding mission on Syria to submit its report as soon as possible, and strongly calls on the UN Security Council to rise up to this challenge to take effective action on this critical matter and to protect innocent people in Syria.

4. At the same time, Thailand believes that the international community must continue to explore all avenues for a peaceful political settlement to this conflict to allow the people of Syria to decide their own future through an inclusive and democratic process.

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