Thailand s Peacekeeping Role in Southeast Asia
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Thailand's Peacekeeping Role in Southeast Asia
Summary
Since the Cold War's end, the rise in low-intensity conflicts has impacted regional and global stability. In response, the Royal Thai Government has bolstered its support for peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts both regionally and globally.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Royal Thai Government and the Royal Thai Armed Forces focuses on enhancing national peacekeeping capacity and actively promoting peace and stability. By developing effective training systems and UN-certified standards, Thailand aims to lead peace operations in Asia.
Strategy
To achieve this vision within five years, Thailand will concentrate on five key areas:
1. Developing Peacekeeping Doctrine
2. Creating UN-Certified Instructor Cadres and Curriculum
3. Conducting Individual and Collective Training Courses
4. Establishing Peace Operations Training Centers at Supreme Command Headquarters in Bangkok and the Royal Thai Army Infantry Center in Prachuap Khiri Khan
5. Utilizing EIPC and APRI Funding to Support the Vision
Thai National Policies
Thailand's national policy focuses on fostering military cooperation and mutual understanding with neighboring armed forces and ASEAN, supporting world peacekeeping.
- On September 15, 1998, the cabinet agreed in principle to Thailand's participation in the UN Stand-By Arrangement System.
- Thailand has annually updated its list of capabilities submitted to the UN.
- The Ministry of Defense aims to reduce suspicion and enhance peacebuilding through military cooperation.
On December 17, 2000, the Minister of Defense approved the creation of a Peace Operations Division under J-3 to serve as the Supreme Command Peace Operations Center.
The Supreme Command Headquarters' long-term policy encourages cooperation with the UN in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. The operations policy, set in 2003, underscores training for Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs) to support the UN by developing a Peace Operations Centre and training regimes.
Thailand has deployed forces on various missions, including UN, INTERFET, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, with a focus on peace and humanitarian operations. Regionally, the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) participates in ceasefire monitoring in Aceh, reflecting Thailand’s commitment to peace operations.
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