In the socio‐cultural field, Thailand is a strong proponent of a people‐centred ASEAN
Community as envisioned by the ASEAN Charter. Under our chairmanship, Thailand has
initiated the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting with representatives of ASEAN Inter‐Parliamentary
Assembly (AIPA), civil society organizations (CSOs) and youth to increase their interaction with
ASEAN and promote their involvement in the community‐building process.