On 16 October 2023, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the latter’s official visit to Thailand between 15 – 17 October 2023.

On this occasion. the High Commissioner expressed appreciation for Thailand’s efforts in assisting and protecting different groups of forcibly displaced persons and in addressing statelessness. He also congratulated Thailand on the launch of the National Screening Mechanism (NSM) for persons fleeing persecution, and reaffirmed UNHCR’s readiness to support Thailand in its implementation of the NSM and in finding durable solutions for displaced persons. In addition, both sides exchanged views on the situation of refugees in the world and in the region, and discussed key issues in preparation of the 2nd Global Refugee Forum, to be held in Geneva between 13 – 15 December.