On 27 October 2026 during the International Law Week, H.E. Mr. Songchai Chaipatiyut, Director-General of the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, delivered a statement on the Report of the International Law Commission before the Sixth Committee of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Director-General Songchai reaffirmed Thailand’s strong support for the Commission’s work at a time when international law faces growing challenges. “The International Law Commission’s independent legal expertise, grounded in State practice and informed by the diverse perspectives of Member States, remains indispensable to strengthening the rule of law and maintaining confidence in the international legal order.” Thailand remains firmly committed to upholding international law as the essential foundation for a peaceful, just, and predictable international order.