Thai Gov’t sends representatives to UN
The Royal Thai Government has sent representatives to the United Nations to inform the latter of the current political situation in the country.
The Thai government sends representatives to the UN (Source: NNT)Bangkok (VNA/NNT) – The Royal Thai Government has sent representatives to the United Nations to inform the latter of the current political situation in the country.
Prime Minister and head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said the Thai representatives had travelled to the United Nations to clarify his stance on the country’s political transition.
The United Nations was informed of the upcoming public referendum scheduled for August 7, the draft constitution, and the general election which will take place next year.
The PM took the occasion to congratulate Kazakhstan on being chosen at the plenary session of the UN General Assembly as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and thanked the countries that had voted for Thailand.
Thailand’s campaign for the seat was aimed primarily at fostering tighter relations with all countries, especially in trade, investment and cultural exchanges, he said.-VNA
You should also see
Dien Bien soldiers, youth volunteers meet in Hanoi
Nearly 300 soldiers and youth volunteers directly engaging in the Dien Bien Phu campaign 70 years ago looked back on the 56-day battle, the victory of which led to the signing of the Geneva Accords on ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina, at a meeting in Hanoi on April 23.
See more
ASEAN
Canada, ASEAN consolidate climate change response, economic cooperation
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and the ASEAN Alliance on Carbon Markets (AACM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the implementation of carbon crediting programmes across Southeast Asia.
ASEAN
ASEAN youth empowered to unleash potential: ASEAN chief
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn reaffirmed ASEAN leaders' commitment to empowering the youth to unleash their full potential when he had a dialogue with ASEAN youth in Hanoi on April 22 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum (AF 2024).
World
Thailand urged to increase proportion of renewable power generation
The Thai Government is being urged to increase the proportion of renewable power generation to more than the target of 50% set in the power development plan (PDP).
World
Indonesia lifts tsunami alert given after Ruang volcano’s eruption
The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) of Indonesia on April 21 lifted its tsunami advisory issued previously following the eruption of Mount Ruang in Sitaro district of North Sulawesi province.
World
Thailand expects to export 1 million tonnes of durian this year
Thailand expects to export about 1 million tonnes of durian, valued at an estimated 130 billion THB (3.53 billion USD) this year, with most of the shipments to China, according to Minister of Agriculture Thammanat Prompao.
