On Thursday, 21 August 2025, Dr. Phiset Sa-ardyen, the Executive Director of the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), together with the TIJ’s management team, welcomed Ms.Delphine Schantz, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and delegation at the TIJ headquarters, following her assumption of office earlier this month.
The meeting served as an opportunity for both parties to exchange views on past collaborations and to explore future directions of partnership. Key areas of shared priority included strengthening the rule of law, promoting the Bangkok Rules, enhancing the capacity of justice sector personnel, monitoring drug policies and responses, combating cybercrime, and advancing criminal justice systems in Thailand and across the region. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering and deepening collaboration to drive initiatives that will contribute meaningfully to Thailand and the broader regional community.
