On 6 October 2023, H.E. Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Royal Thai Government, presented a financial contribution of 3.6 million Thai Baht, or approximately 100,000 US dollars, to the UNICEF. The donation is aimed at supporting the UNICEF’s humanitarian programmes in Myanmar, especially on public health challenges in areas along the Thailand–Myanmar border. Ms. Kyungsun Kim, UNICEF’s Representative to Thailand, represented the UNICEF in receiving the donation.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both sides, including H.E. Mr. Jakkapong Sangmanee, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Severine Leonardi, UNICEF Thailand Deputy Representative, and Mr. Trevor Clark, Regional Emergency Advisor, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office.

This financial contribution will support the UNICEF’s activities related to maternal and child immunisation, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programmes, and nutrition in the Kayin and Kayah States of Myanmar, which border Thailand. It underscores Thailand’s constructive role in supporting the works of the United Nations and Thailand’s strong commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in Myanmar. It will also help strengthen the public health system along the Thailand–Myanmar border, which will benefit Thai people living in these border areas.