Position paper for Thailand
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| The establishment of âNorms, Rules, and Principles of Responsible Behavioursâ are vital in reducing space threats. While the space sector remains widely unknown, increased space interests at a rapid rate makes the need for such guidelines more essential. In 2023, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 78/20 that recommits international actors to work to maintain security in outer space. Moreover, the resolution aims at addressing anti-satellite missile tests (ASATâs), intentional destruction of satellites, and ârendezvous operations and proximity operations that could increase the risk of misunderstanding and miscalculationâ and encourages the continuation of discussion of norms, rules and responsible behaviour as it relates to space security. The resolution also points out the need to support a new open- ended working group (OEWG) in Geneva from 2025â2026. In 1967, the Kingdom of Thailand signed the UNâs Outer Space Treaty agreeing to conduct all space activities exclusively for peaceful purposes and to avoid the placement of weapons of mass destruction in orbit. This longstanding commitment reflects the Kingdom of Thailandâs belief in maintaining international stability and peace in an era of technological competition. The Kingdom of Thailand has an increasing interest in space as demonstrated through the National Space Master Plan of 2023-2027, in an effort to bolster space research. In December 2022, in cohorts with the United Nationâs Office of Outer Space Affairs, we developed a Thailand Technical Advisory workshop in order to further education on space treaties and space law. As we aspire to continue pursuits in outer space it is vital to build up cooperation through the means of shared community guidelines. As a member of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, we assert the need for transparency and state cooperation. As a developing nation with growing space interests, the Kingdom of Thailand reaffirms its commitment to the upcoming Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) sessions in Geneva (2025â2026) as we find it ever more important to continue discussion on space practices. We do believe that such discussions on norms, rules and responsible behaviour are gateways to legally binding agreements on how to uphold these practices. Additionally, in agreement with Resolution 78/20âs emphasis on preventing orbital debris, the Kingdom of Thailand supports expanding the international commitment to refrain from debris-generating ASAT tests.The Kingdom of Thailand also understands the need for transparency and need for state disclosure of upcoming satellite launches or operations to reduce misinterpretations. We believe that such measures can foster a collaborative environment eliminating contention and ensuring trust and security in outer space. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
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| The Kingdom of Thailand recognizes that the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) poses a direct threat to regional stability, human security, and sustainable development âundermining rule of law, fueling organized crime and cross-border violence in Southeast Asia. Thailand remains committed to multilateral frameworks, having signed the Arms Trade Treaty and repeatedly affirmed support for the UN Programme of Action, while actively participating in regional capacity-building efforts and PoA implementation dialogues. Domestically, illicit flows and diversion risks (risks that illicit weapons will be re-routed to unauthorized users) manifest through porous borders, weak points in stock pile management and gaps in financial controls which can be exploited for procurementâchallenges reflected in UNODOC and regional analyses and recent national reviews which underline the need to tighten anti-money-laundering safeguards. Thailandâs past effortsâworkshops, interagency task forces and cooperation with UNRCPD/UNODA to draft and strengthen a national action planâhave improved interagency coordination but reveal persistent technical and resource shortfalls (marking/tracing, forensic capacity, customs interdiction) that limit full effectiveness. Therefore, as chair and member states deliberate next steps in First Committee, Thailand proposes (1) accelerating national ratification and full implementation of the ATTâs standards while aligning PoA reporting and national legislation; (2) targeted capacity-building and financing for stockpile security, marking and tracing, and forensic ballistic systems; (3) strengthening AML/CFT cooperation and customs intelligence to block financial and logistical channels; and (4) a regionally coordinated ASEAN-UN programme to support technical assistance, information sharing, and joint interdiction operationsâmeasures we judge both practical and proportional to reduce diversion, protect civilians, and enhance collective security. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| The Kingdom of Thailand recognizes globalization as a defining force shaping economic, social, and technological progress across nations. As a developing country and an active member of ASEAN, Thailand views interdependence as both a challenge and an opportunity for inclusive and sustainable growth. Guided by the United Nationsâ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Thailand integrates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its national strategies, with particular emphasis on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). We believe that globalization must advance in a way that balances economic progress with environmental sustainability and social equity, ensuring that all nations benefit equally from shared development. The Kingdom of Thailand acknowledges the United Nations for its leadership in promoting equitable development through initiatives such as the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) on Financing for Development, as well as the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). These frameworks have been instrumental in strengthening global cooperation, supporting sustainable trade, and advancing technology transfer for developing economies. Nevertheless, as globalization continues to reshape the international landscape, the Kingdom of Thailand calls upon the United Nations to strengthen coordination among its agencies to enhance access to innovation, digital connectivity, and green technology in developing countries. We believe that such efforts will enable all economies to participate fully in the shared benefits of global interdependence. As a developing nations, we strongly advocates for enhancing South-South Cooperation as practical mechanism for sharing knowledge, technology and investment among developing nations. We also encourages the United Nations to work closely with international financial institutions to expand concessional financing and development assistance for green transition projects. By deepening partnership and embedding sustainability within the global economy, the United Nations can ensure that globalization promotes not only economic growth but also resilience, inclusivity and long-term well-being for all. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| The Kingdom of Thailand recognizes climate change as an urgent global threat and affirms the protection of the global climate for present and future generations of humankind. We believe international cooperation is essential in the promotion and implementation of sustainable development with climate action and to safeguard the livelihood of present and future generations. The Kingdom of Thailand has experienced firsthand the devastation caused by increasing climate change. Having endorsed the Paris Agreement in 2016, the Kingdom of Thailand has since adopted the Climate Change Master Plan (2015â2050) and the Bio-Circular- Green (BCG) Economy Model, which aims to integrate adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable low-carbon and climate-resilient growth. Our updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) increases its emission reduction target, aligning with global climate and Sustainable Development Goals set forward by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is the highest it has been in 2 million years, sea-level rise is at its fastest in 3,000 years, and Arctic sea ice is at its lowest levels in at least 1,000 years. The continued warming of the climate will cause severe impacts on all nations, as already seen in many nations by the devastation to agriculture and infrastructure, causing impacts on international and domestic trade. The Kingdom of Thailand calls for the United Nations to focus more efforts on pursuing the implementation of equitable, pragmatic climate policies that combine international development with the mitigation of climate change. We encourage the emphasis on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, acknowledging that while all nations must share a duty to protect the planet, developed nations should be leaders in the effort to preserve and protect our environment. The Kingdom of Thailand believes international cooperation through frameworks set forward by the United Nations is essential to ensuring that climate change protections remain effective for both present and future generations. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| The Kingdom of Thailand reaffirms that the right of peoples to self-determination is fundamental to achieving peace, promoting human rights, and fostering development. Enshrined in the UN Charter and both International Covenants on Human Rights, this principle ensures that all peoples freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural advancement. Thailand recognizes that the full realization of this right must be aligned with respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Thailandâs experience as a multi-ethnic, constitutional monarchy demonstrates that inclusion and development can coexist with national unity. The Government continues to advance participation of all communities through decentralization, cultural preservation, and equitable access to education and economic opportunity. Thailand believes that the UN should promote self-determination through dialogue and capacity-building rather than confrontation. The international community must prioritize mediation, peacebuilding, and development assistance to support regions emerging from colonialism or conflict. Thailand supports cooperation among Member States to share best practices and strengthen national institutions that uphold inclusive governance. To this end, Thailand encourages the Third Committee to reaffirm the right of self- determination as a universal principle linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. Thailand proposes enhancing UN technical support for inclusive political processes and endorses voluntary trust funds for post-self-determination state-building. Guided by mutual respect and international law, Thailand remains committed to advancing self-determination in a manner that sustains peace, stability, and human dignity for all peoples. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| As the world speaks proudly of progress, too many women and girls in rural communities are
still denied the right to shape their own destiny. Thailand refuses to accept a future where
those who cultivate our fields, raise our children, and hold together the heart of a nation are
left without equal power or equal voice. True peace cannot exist where half of humanity is
expected to endure silence. The struggle of rural women is a struggle for justice, and Thailand
will not stand idle while that struggle continues. Across Asia and across the world, rural women
wake before dawn to work the land and sustain their families, yet too many are still denied
ownership of that land and excluded from the decisions that govern their lives. They suffer
most from poverty, climate change, exploitation, and trafficking. These are not natural
conditions. They are systems maintained by neglect and tradition, and Thailand believes those
systems must be confronted and broken. Equality is not granted through patience but secured
through courage, investment, and protection. Development
that ignores rural women is not development. It is deception.
Thailand calls on the international community to invest in rural education, in digital access that connects villages to opportunity, and in economic independence that allows women to rise without permission. Laws must protect their land, their labor, and their bodies from violence, discrimination, and exploitation. Nations that benefit from the resilience of rural women must finally honor their dignity with power. Thailand rejects a world that asks women to feed societies while starving their futures. We choose a world built on their strength instead of their suffering. Let history remember us not for the injustices we explained away, but for the chains we shattered. The time for symbolic concern has passed. The liberation of rural women is not a hopeful idea. It is an urgent demand, and Thailand stands prepared to fight for it. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| The oceans have for millennia been home for multiple species and have also served us as an effective medium of transportation and commerce. However, with the growing advances in technology and industry matters, the oceans are facing significant challenges from pollution, acidification and habitat loss. While there have been multiple efforts to address these issues; such as the 1982 UN Convention on the Law on the Sea or the declaration of âOur Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibilityâ in 2022, greater commitment and coordination are still needed to efficiently restore and protect this vital body that cover up 70% of our planet. The Kingdom of Thailand, an ocean-based country in terms of its economy and food security, believes these consequences have a direct impact on how different economies (fisheries, trade or tourism) perform within the country. In the past, the Kingdom of Thailand has adopted management policies based on the prioritization of the ecosystem and it has also supported sustainable fisheries. However, more actions are needed to achieve a better overview of the health of the oceans and that is why we believe that by expanding the funding for marine restoration and implementing international commitments where sustainable practices in terms of commerce, fishing and industrialization are in place, we can ensure long term health and balance of marine ecosystems for future generations. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| As natural disasters, civil unrest, and conflicts increasingly occur, the demand for humanitarian aid has also grown . The Global Humanitarian Overview estimates that 305.1 million people are in need of assistance, yet only 189.5 million are currently targeted for aid. A significant factor contributing to this gap is the reduction of funding by the United States and other nations, like the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium, to the United Nations. However, we believe it is essential to reinforce our commitments to humanitarian aid. In terms of gender and sexual violence, although we have made strides, it is important to acknowledge that 44% of women in Thailand still report experiencing intimate partner violence. Through partnerships with organizations such as UNFPA, UN Women, UNDP, WHO, and KOICA, we have achieved meaningful progress in combating gender-based violence by implementing the Essential Service Package for Women and Girls affected by violence, as advocated by UNFPA. This underscores our openness to collaborating with the international community to provide humanitarian aid to those in need while making the most efficient use of our limited resources. As stated in our December 6, 2022, statement in New York, while we don't have much to offer, we have consistently funded and supported the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) since its inception. Consequently, we urge this council to first call upon all states to enhance their funding to the UN, enabling us to secure the necessary resources to assist and deliver aid to everyone in need. Secondly, we emphasize the importance of increased cooperation among states, recognizing that collective efforts yield greater results than individual actions. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
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| The Kingdom of Thailand reaffirms its commitment to using nuclear technology safely,
securely, and only for peaceful purposes. As an IAEA Member State since 1957 and a party to
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the Kingdom of Thailand supports global
cooperation to prevent the misuse of nuclear materials. In partnership with the IAEA, the
Kingdom of Thailand continues to strengthen its national nuclear security framework. Recent
IAEA missions, such as the INSServ and ORPAS reviews, have recognized the Kingdom of
Thailandâs solid foundation while recommending further improvements. The Kingdom of
Thailand supports global and regional cooperation towards a safer nuclear future and
condemns the withdrawal of the United States and Iran from the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of
Action (JCPOA). The Kingdom of Thailand supports the upcoming IAEA Nuclear Security Plan
2026â2029, with a focus
on new challenges like cyber threats, insider risks, and drone use. We encourage:
- Technology and knowledge sharing for all Member States
- Stronger regional cooperation through the IAEAâs Regional Cooperative Agreement (other
Asian states)
- Sustained support for developing nations to implement nuclear security without limiting
peaceful access.
Security and peaceful use must go hand in hand. The Kingdom of Thailand believes all countries have the right to develop nuclear energy safely under Article IV of the NPT. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
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| The Kingdom of Thailand values the IAEAâs role in promoting nuclear science for sustainable
development. We support programs like NUTEC Plastics, which directly benefit public health
and the environment.
At home, the Kingdom of Thailand applies nuclear techniques in medicine, agriculture, and environmental protection. Our research reactor (TRR-1/M1) and national laboratories help improve cancer care, crop yields, and clean water access. The Kingdom of Thailand is also working with the IAEA on a national radioactive waste strategy and exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) for future clean energy use. The Kingdom of Thailand encourages the IAEA and Member States to: - Expand technical cooperation and knowledge exchange - Strengthen partnerships with agencies like FAO, WHO, and UNEP - Support the Medium-Term Strategy 2024â2029, ensuring innovation benefits all nations | |
| Committee: | CND |
| Topic: | Promoting alternative development as a development-oriented drug control strategy that is sustainable and inclusive |
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| Thailand affirms that alternative development (AD) must be more than an instrument of drug eradication. It must create rural prosperity, ecological balance, and cultural inclusion to be effective. Our longstanding experience in AD, from the Royal Project to the Doi Tung Development Project, shows that replacing illicit cultivation with viable livelihoods requires a holistic strategy with strong institutional support, market integration, community ownership, and environmental stewardship. First, Thailand stresses the necessity of participatory design. Affected communities, especially in mountainous and ethnic minority areas, should guide the identification of crops, land-use practices, and infrastructure projects. This ensures relevance, respect for local traditions, and sustained buy-in that will preserve the program long-term. Second, economic viability demands full value-chain development: processing, finance, transport networks, and stable access to domestic and export markets. We cannot support alternative development without building up the infrastructure with which the alternative crops can be processed and sold. Third, environmental resilience is essential. Thailand insists that alternative development programs incorporate watershed protection, reforestation, soil conservation, and adaptive farming practices. Fourth, legal and policy stability are vital. Secure land tenure, technical extension services, and integration into national development and planning frameworks ensure that such programs survive political changes and funding fluctuations. These programs require considerable investment, and safeguarding that investment against periods of instability is paramount. Thailand champions the scaling up of successful pilot projects. Such projects should incorporate rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems that track socioeconomic and environmental outcomes, not just acreage reduced or crop substitutions. Furthermore, Thailand endorses South-South cooperation to share innovations in smallholder finance, crop science, agro-processing, and environmental management. Finally, our alternative development strategy must align with the Kingdomâs SDGs, BCG Economic Model, and 20- year National Plan so that drug control is woven into development policy. Thus, we will ensure that no one is left behind. | |
| Committee: | CND |
| Topic: | Promoting comprehensive and scientific evidence-based early prevention |
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| Thailand believes that the most effective drug control begins long before addiction takes root. The Kingdom therefore, upholds early prevention as a cornerstone of its narcotics policy, guided by science, social inclusion, and the principle that prevention is an investment in human capital. Prevention must be comprehensive, integrating health, education, community, and family systems across countries and agencies. Thailandâs current Zero Drugs Initiative establishes early prevention as one of its six pillars. The plan calls for data-driven risk assessment, community engagement, and the incorporation of prevention education at every stage of the school system. Thailand supports developing standardized indicators to evaluate prevention outcomes, ensuring that policy decisions are informed by measurable evidence rather than anecdotal experience. The Kingdom emphasizes three areas of innovation. First, implementing curricula that teaches life skills, emotional regulation, and critical decision-making, supported by teacher training and parental engagement. These programs must be tailored to local cultural and linguistic contexts, especially in rural communities. Second, we advocate for empowering networks such as religious organizations, youth councils, and local health volunteers. These will act as early-warning systems and mentors, building resilience at the grassroots level. Third, investing in national monitoring and research capacity so that ministries and universities can evaluate the effectiveness of prevention models and share best practices through ASEAN and UNODC frameworks. Thailand further calls for enhanced regional cooperation on prevention science through joint studies, policy dialogues, and the exchange of technical expertise. Such collaboration will enable evidence-based policymaking across borders and improve data comparability within the region, ensuring that border areas do not become weak points. Above all, Thailand views prevention as a shared societal duty rooted in compassion and human security. By combining scientific rigor with community solidarity, the Kingdom seeks to create a model for early prevention that is humane, adaptive, and enduring. | |
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