In the political and security field, Thailand is committed to work with ASEAN Member States to
maintain a peaceful and stable regional environment, which is vital for continued economic
development and growth in this region. Thailand has been at the forefront of regional efforts in
building trust and confidence through the various existing mechanisms and frameworks such as
the TAC, the EAS, the ADMM and ADMM Plus, as well as the ARF. We have worked actively with
our ASEAN colleagues to promote preventive diplomacy and as certain that all existing dispute
settlement mechanisms truly function.