On 15 May 2026, H.E. Mr. Arthayudh Srisamoot, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a discussion with Ms. Hannan Sulieman, Deputy Executive Director for Management, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), during her visit to Thailand. Also in attendance was Ms. June Kunugi, UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific, and Mr. Ken Legins, UNICEF Representative for Thailand.

Both sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Thailand and UNICEF, and enhancing UNICEF’s capacity through the establishment of UNICEF Centre of Excellence on Children and Climate Resilience in Bangkok and UNICEF Asia-Pacific Regional Office (UNICEF APRO) in Thailand. The Advisor to the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Thailand’s readiness to serve as a host country for international organizations and its commitment to supporting UNICEF’s mandate to promote and protect the rights of all children.