ASEAN has been and will continue to be a cornerstone of Thailand’s foreign policy. Thailand
attaches great importance to enhancing cooperation within ASEAN frameworks to build trust
and confidence among ASEAN Member States, as well as to promote peace, stability and
prosperity in the region.
Thailand’s contribution to ASEAN has been continuous and active. Under our chairmanship in
2008‐2009, the ASEAN Charter entered into force and transformed ASEAN into a truly rules‐
based organization. Thailand is thus fully committed to the effective implementation of the
ASEAN Charter, which is vital to the ASEAN community‐building process.