In a seminar entitled “Building a Better World: Thailand’s Legacy and Contributions” held on May 29, 2025, the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the importance of development diplomacy in promoting sustainable development. The event, which took place at Vithes Samosorn, aimed to raise awareness about Thailand’s development diplomacy efforts and highlight its role in providing humanitarian assistance to various groups of displaced persons.
The seminar featured a panel discussion with four speakers, including former Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Chulamanee Chartsuwan, and Programme Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr. Wisoot Tantinan. They exchanged perspectives on Thailand’s development diplomacy policies from past to present, emphasizing the interlinkage between the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The second session of the seminar focused on the humanitarian situation in Thailand and across the region. The panelists shared their experiences and provided recommendations for providing humanitarian assistance to displaced persons. The event was moderated by Dr. Anuson Chinvanno, Director of the International Studies Center.
The Ministry’s efforts to promote development diplomacy are part of its broader strategy to engage with international organizations and provide humanitarian assistance to those in need. As Thailand continues to navigate a rapidly changing global context, its commitment to development diplomacy and humanitarian assistance remains a critical aspect of its foreign policy.
Thailand’s involvement in providing humanitarian assistance is an important aspect of its foreign policy, particularly in the region where it has been affected by natural disasters and conflicts.
- The seminar highlighted Thailand’s role in promoting sustainable development through its development diplomacy efforts.
- The event underscored the importance of interlinking development policies with humanitarian assistance to achieve tangible outcomes.
- Thailand’s commitment to development diplomacy and humanitarian assistance remains a critical aspect of its foreign policy, particularly in addressing global challenges.
The seminar is part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development and address global challenges through its development diplomacy and humanitarian assistance initiatives.
As Thailand continues to engage with international organizations, it will be essential to maintain its commitment to development diplomacy and humanitarian assistance to achieve tangible outcomes and promote a better world for all.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ efforts to promote development diplomacy and humanitarian assistance are in line with its broader strategy to engage with international organizations and address global challenges.