US seeks Thai help on Gaza peace planListen to this articleThailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict. The government said it has acknowledged the US initiative, including plans to establish a Board of Peace of which Thailand could be a member, and is carefully considering the substance and implications of the proposals. In principle, Thailand said it welcomes initiatives that could contribute to lasting peace in the Middle East and support humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people, emphasising that any process should reflect Palestinian aspirations and gain regional support. Thailand reaffirmed its position backing a two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, in accordance with international law and UN resolutions.

Source: Bangkok Post January 19, 2026 22:15 UTC