Thailand joined 142 United Nations members in voting for a UN General Assembly resolution supporting the two-state solution for Palestine.
The vote on September 12 also reaffirmed the country’s firm position on this issue. Previously, Bangkok had twice reaffirmed that position.
In December 2024, Thailand was among 157 countries backing a resolution on the “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine,” which urged Israel to halt settlement activities and endorsed the two-state framework. Only eight states, including the United States and Israel, voted against.
This time, when the General Assembly endorsed a declaration calling for “tangible, time-bound” steps toward two states and a Hamas-free Palestinian government, Thailand again voted yes.
The resolution passed with 142 votes in favor, 10 against, and 12 abstentions.
Thailand’s record shows a steady, decades-long commitment to the idea of two states. While it has not taken on a high-profile role in Middle East diplomacy, Bangkok has cast its votes in line with ASEAN and the broader Global South consensus, underscoring its support for negotiated peace and Palestinian statehood.
