On 9 November 2026, Mrs. Eksiri Pintaruchi, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, led the Thai delegation to present Thailand’s fourth national report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) before the 53rd Session of the UPR Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland.

Prior to the presentation of the report, the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs met with H.E. Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia, President of the Human Rights Council, to exchange views on human rights issues and the work of the Human Rights Council.

In her opening statement, the Permanent Secretary reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights under the principle of “leaving no one behind”. The Permanent Secretary highlighted the importance of multi-stakeholder participation in the preparation of Thailand's national report and the implementation of recommendations received during the previous review cycle. The Permanent Secretary also outlined Thailand’s progress on human rights, as well as its efforts to address emerging human rights challenges, including climate change and the transition to the digital era.

On this occasion, Thailand announced nine voluntary pledges to further advance its efforts to promote and protect human rights. These include the advancement of legislation on human rights due diligence, the prevention of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and the elimination of discrimination, the promotion of the rights of older persons and gender equality, the enhancement of the right to health, and the development of a legal aid system as well as following up on the implementation of recommendations received through the preparation of a mid-term report, and strengthening cooperation with the Special Procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The UPR is a mechanism under the United Nations Human Rights Council through which all UN Member States undergo a review of their human rights situations every four and a half years. It is based on a peer review process, whereby Member States make recommendations to the State under review for its voluntary implementation.

Thailand has previously undergone three UPR cycles: the first in 2011, the second in 2016, and the third in 2021. At the fourth review of Thailand’s human rights situation, a total of 106 UN Member States participated in the review and made recommendations to Thailand in a constructive atmosphere.