Cabinet Approves Thailand's 2028 ASEAN Chairmanship as National Agenda
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The Cabinet has approved designating Thailand's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2028 as a national agenda item for 2027-2028, assigning the National ASEAN Committee additional authority to oversee overall preparations and the execution of Thailand's chairmanship duties in 2028 from the date of Cabinet approval through December 31, 2028. Deputy Government Spokesperson Phloythale Lakkhamsaen outlined the benefits: first, Thailand's 2028 chairmanship is a significant opportunity to promote Thailand's leading role, strengthen ASEAN's resilience, and drive agendas addressing emerging challenges for concrete benefits to Thai people, leveraging Thailand's strengths as shared ASEAN priorities to enhance regional adaptability and Thailand's constructive role in shaping ASEAN's future direction. Second, the chairmanship is not merely hosting international meetings but a major national mission requiring integration and mobilization of resources from all sectors. Thailand will host over 100 meetings and activities at various levels, necessitating systematic budget, personnel, and inter-agency coordination to perform effectively and honorably, befitting Thailand's status as an ASEAN founder. The chairmanship will showcase Thailand's potential and readiness, reinforce its regional role and credibility, and advance shared ASEAN interests toward concrete outcomes.
