Upon the Royal Thai Government’s invitation, the United Nations Working Group on the issues of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises will pay an official visit to Thailand between 26 March – 4 April 2018, during which the Working Group will meet with relevant government agencies, the private sector and civil society organisations - both in and outside Bangkok. 

 

The invitation reflects the commitment and readiness of all stakeholders in Thailand to continue to improve the human rights work, including in the field of business and human rights. The Working Group’s visit is thus viewed as part of a collaborative learning process, where Thailand would be able to learn from the Working Group. At the same time, Thailand could be a model for other countries to promote the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP). Thailand is among the first countries in the region having started the drafting process of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP). Most recently, the Government has announced human rights as a national agenda, under which the concept of business and human rights was specifically mentioned, with a view to driving forward the Thailand 4.0 policy and sustainable development. 

 

Thailand reaffirms its commitment to working with the United Nations and all stakeholders. Suggestions made by the Working Group will be useful for help Thailand to better address chalfurther promote the business and human rights work in Thailand.