On 1 March 2024, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, participated in the Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Myanmar during the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

On this occasion, Ms. Usana Berananda, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations Office at Geneva, delivered a statement by Thailand, stating that as an immediate neighbour, Thailand is deeply concerned about the current situation in Myanmar, especially the plight of people in the country. For this reason, Thailand has undertaken the initiative to upscale humanitarian assistance along the Thai - Myanmar border to support the implementation of the ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus.

In addition, Thailand hoped that ASEAN, neighbouring countries, and external partners would seek to build on this initiative by encouraging all parties to work towards dialogue, reconciliation, and a return to democracy, with a goal to achieve a peaceful, stable, and unified Myanmar where human rights of the Myanmar people are fully respected.

On the same day, VFM also met with H.E. Mr. Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations in Geneva to share Thailand’s visions in enhancing the effectiveness of HRC, especially in emergency situations. VFM reaffirmed Thailand’s readiness to work with all countries and stakeholders to advance the work of the HRC.