On 29 January 2025, Mr. Paisan Rupanichkij, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, hosted a working lunch for human rights experts; namely, Emeritus Professor Dr. Amara Pongsapich, Emeritus Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn, Dr. Sriprapha Petcharamesree, Dr. Seree Nonthasoot, and Assistant Professor Dr. Bhanubhatra Jittiang. The working lunch was also attended by Mr. Phuchphop Mongkolnavin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, Ms. Jitvipa Benjasil, Director of Social Division, and officers from the Department of International Organizations.

Participants exchanged views on human rights in multilateral fora, Thailand’s roles and contributions as a new member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2025-2027, ways forward to address emerging challenges affecting human rights, and how to further strengthen human rights mechanisms at the regional level and at the Human Rights Council.