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A working diplomat currently based in Geneva with interests in migration and refugees issues. Cover photo is the Himalayas taken from a plan en route to Nepal.

[Permanent Mission of Thailand to the UN @ThailandUN]

At #UNGA80 #3C on #UNHCR @Refugees Report, 🇹🇭 reaffirmed longstanding efforts to provide assistance and sustainable solutions to displaced persons, amidst reduction in global humanitarian funding. Myanmar Displaced Persons in Thailand are now allowed to work outside temporary shelters. Over 480,000 #stateless individuals have been expedited permanent residency and nationality acquisition.

🇹🇭 stands ready to work with @Refugees and welcomes its efforts to efficiently implement its mandate. Appreciation to @FilippoGrandi for his decade-long leadership and dedication.
@MFAThai @InterorgMFAThai @CherdchaiC

[Permanent Mission of Thailand in Geneva @ThaimissionGVA]

Congrats to all involved leading to the completion of #PandamicAgreement! Also appreciate the role of Dr. Viroj Tangcharoensathien, INB Bureau’s Vice Chair, reflecting #Thailand ‘s commitment to strengthening collaboration on pandemic prevention, preparedness & responses.
@WHO

[Permanent Mission of Thailand to the UN @ThailandUN]

At mtg. on UNSG report on imple. of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, PR stressed 🇹🇭 progress on1️⃣MOU on Alternative to Detention of Children in Immigration Centers2️⃣ensuring access to basic services to migrants3️⃣promoting positive perception of migrants

[Geraldine Ansart @GeraldineAnsart]

Opening our 2nd local migration consultations on positive narratives on migration with @MFAThai in #MaeSot today.

Thai nationals and migrants have coexisted in Tak province for decades. It’s crucial to gather insights from partners here ahead of the #GCM regional review 2025.

[Permanent Mission of Thailand in Geneva @ThaimissionGVA]

Had a fruitful discussion with SRSG on @UN_EndViolence, Najat Maalla M’jid, reaffirming #Thailand ‘s 🇹🇭 commitment to the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children.

[Permanent Mission of Thailand in Geneva @ThaimissionGVA]

First meeting of Geneva’s focal points of @ColomboProcess chaired by @IndiaUNGeneva. We look forward to engaging constructively in the process.

[Permanent Mission of Thailand in Geneva @ThaimissionGVA]

Today @UN_HRC, Thailand 🇹🇭 delivered a statement during ID on HC's annual report appreciating close collaboration with @OHCHR & highlighting human rights developments incl the recently approved Equal Marriage Bill & the ratification of ICPPED. #HRC56

[Geraldine Ansart @GeraldineAnsart]

Welcoming IOM’s Deputy Director General, Ms Irena Vojackova-Sollorano to Thailand. A great exchange with Khun Eksiri @MFAThai Permanent Secretary.

The Government’s leadership as a GCM Champion Country will be critical to promote safer migration pathways in 🇹🇭 & the region.

[United Nations Network on Migration @UNMigNetwork]

Our GCM Champion countries held their first meeting under the co-chairmanship of @MPESAenSuiza & @Morocco_UNOG!

The event gathered 25 States and provided an opportunity to discuss how the best #GCMChampions can continue their work, advancing the goals contained in the Compact.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Useful meetings today in Bangkok at Foreign and Interior Ministries as well as National Security Council on how to better support people seeking refuge in Thailand and reduce statelessness ahead of upcoming Global Refugee Forum.

@thaigov1 @prmoithailand @MFAThai

[Amy Pope @AmyEPope]

It was a pleasure to meet w/ Vice Foreign Min. Vijavat Isarabhakdi of @MFAThai & @USEmbassyBKK DCM Gwen Cardno to discuss Thailand’s leadership on inclusive migration policies & how it can be a leader in welcoming multilateral organizations. @State_IO

[Permanent Mission of Thailand to the UN @ThailandUN]

To “leave no one behind” we must “leave no migrant behind”

At #IDM panel on migration🌐& #UHC⚕️, PR Suriya delivered the keynote:
1⃣health is a human right for all
2⃣health systems must respond to today
3⃣healthy people contribute to countries & communities

@IOMatUN

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

As @UNMigration’s DG and coordinator of the UN Network on Migration, I congratulate the Government of Brazil’s decision to return to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, an important step for the 1.6 million migrants who have chosen Brazil as their home.

[Amy Pope @AmyEPope]

I am so grateful for the excellent work of our senior regional advisor, ⁦@iori_IOM⁩. Iori, you made such a difference ⁦@UNmigration⁩ and on top of it all, you have been a truly lovely colleague. We will miss you.

[Geraldine Ansart @GeraldineAnsart]

Strong pledge from 🇹🇭 today to effectively implement and further their alternatives to detention for migrant children. Over 300 children were released from detention in Thailand since 2019. #IMRF2022

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@abbelgobrit Ohhh its time for solidarity :(

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@GeraldineAnsart Happy New Year from Geneva! 🥳 wishing you a beautiful day and joyous New Year!

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Today Thailand joined others in the High-Level Officials Meeting #HLOM for a stocktaking of GCR implementation since its adoption in 2018. We underscored the importance of partnership&intl cooperation as key to effectively address forced displacement. #withRefugees

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

To all those individuals and companies who are supporting UNHCR, thank you!

Today, our nine National Partners in 🇦🇷🇦🇹🇩🇪🇯🇵🇪🇸🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸 made a collective pledge of $315 million for 2022, so together we can help build a better and brighter future for @refugees around the world.

[IOM Thailand @IOMThailand]

IOM met with the Department of Employment (DoE) to present our new project on fair & ethical recruitment of migrant workers from 🇰🇭 in 🇹🇭. We would like to express our gratitude to DoE for their interest and keenness in supporting our project.
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