09/07/2026
It was a great pleasure to meet today with His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Bunnag, Secretary General of the Thai Red Cross Society, together with Dr. Apichart Chinwanno, Assistant Secretary General for International Affairs.
The first time we crossed paths was in 1982 in Birmingham when the Red Cross Society of Seychelles acceded membership of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Our discussions reaffirmed the vital role that the Thai Red Cross Society continues to play within the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Beyond its longstanding commitment to humanitarian action at home, the Society has consistently demonstrated solidarity with sister National Societies around the world.
We reflected on the Thai Red Cross Society’s recent support to the Philippine Red Cross and the Venezuelan Red Cross, and now its immediate consideration for engagement with the Red Cross Society of China in supporting humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Maysak. (especially with possible needs for snake venoms). These partnerships are a powerful reminder that our Movement is strongest when we stand together, sharing expertise, resources and compassion across borders.