The status of Jerusalem was an emergency session, and it would be a roll call vote and recorded. Thailand would express deep concern about the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Both the US and Israel hoped that among Asean countries, Thailand would be absent during the upcoming voting on Jerusalem's status. In the beginning, Bangkok wanted to build networks of developing countries that would support its candidacy as a non-permanent member of UN Security Council. Bangkok can become a champion of South-South developmental cooperation as well as strengthening its international role, especially in sustainable development.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2018 21:45 UTC