Push for UNSC seat ‘not hurt’
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THE political situation only affected the country’s campaign for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a short time, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said yesterday.
He said other countries might now see that the domestic situation has eased to a level where Thailand could be considered ready for a seat on the UNSC.
Thailand has been campaigning to be a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the years 2017-18. However, many experts feel the bid may be hampered by the coup in mid-2014 and the fact that coup leader General Prayut Chan-o-cha is currently prime minister.
“The coup likely affected the campaign for a period of time, but the improved situation in the country has resulted in foreign nations believing we are ready for the job.”
