Thailand urges protection of key waterways at UN Security Council
Thailand urged the UN Security Council to protect critical maritime waterways, warning that disruptions to key sea routes could destabilize global trade and energy supplies.
Thailand has stressed that the protection of vital maritime waterways is a shared global responsibility, warning that disruptions to key sea routes could threaten global trade, energy supplies and economic stability.
Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on "The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain" on 27 April 2026, chaired by Bahrain, Thailand's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Cherdchai Chaivaivid, highlighted risks to strategic maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz.
He said any disruption in such areas endangers seafarers, disrupts global energy flows, and has wider consequences for the global economy.
Thailand called on all parties to exercise restraint, uphold international law, and respect freedom of navigation.
The Thai delegation also reiterated support for cooperation, dialogue and diplomacy to ensure that the high seas remain open, secure, and governed by the rule of law.
