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06BANGKOK2420
2006-04-26 08:41:00
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Embassy Bangkok
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THAILAND TO SUBMIT CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS

Tags:  PHUM KUNR TH UN UNHRC 
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260841Z Apr 06
UNCLAS BANGKOK 002420

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM KUNR TH UN UNHRC UN
SUBJECT: THAILAND TO SUBMIT CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS
COUNCIL

REF: STATE 60967

(SBU) On April 26, Poloff delivered Reftel demarche to MFA's
Counselor for the Department of American Affairs, Mr. Paisit
Boonparlit. Paisit affirmed that the RTG is firmly committed
to promoting respect for human rights. He informed Poloff
that in the coming days the Thai Embassy in Washington, DC
will inform the Department of the RTG's intention to submit
its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council. He noted that
as a country that has played an active role in the United
Nations Reform process, especially the reform of UN human
rights mechanisms, it is Thailand's aspiration to have an
opportunity to participate in the first session of the Human
Rights Council as one of its members. He stated that
Thailand has high expectations of the work of this newly
established body and the RTG will do its utmost to ensure
that the council become a forum for constructive dialogue and
cooperation on issues concerning human rights.
ARVIZU