BANGKOK: Thailand has contributed 3.6 million baht (100 baht = RM12.79) to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support its humanitarian programme particularly in the area of public health challenges along the Thailand-Myanmar border.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara presented the donation to UNICEF’s Representative to Thailand, Kyungsun Kim.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the financial contribution will support Unicef activities related to maternal and child immunisation, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programmes, and nutrition in the Kayin and Kayah States of Myanmar, which border Thailand
“It underscores Thailand’s constructive role in supporting the works of the United Nations and Thailand’s strong commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in Myanmar.
“It will also help strengthen the public health system along the Thailand–Myanmar border, which will benefit Thai people living in these border areas,” it said. – BERNAMA
