13. Foreign Policy
(1) Conduct foreign policy with an emphasis on proactive economic diplomacy as well as other forms of diplomacy with a view to restoring and strengthening Thailand's international relations as well as seeking international cooperation in all fields.
(2) Uphold the principles of security, development and international peace building with a view to enhancing justice under the framework of the United Nations and related international organizations of which Thailand is a member.
(3) Promote a more proactive role for Thailand in the international community by expanding closer international cooperation and relations between ASEAN member countries and countries in East Asia, South Asia and other regions as well as by acting as a coordinator in pursuing cooperation for peacekeeping and prevention of international conflicts in the region.
(4) Promote, preserve and protect the country's rights and national interests including those of Thailand's private sector, Thai labourers and Thai citizens abroad.
(5) Expeditiously restore and strengthen Thailand's relations and developmental cooperation with its neighbours and other Asian countries by pursuing or initiating relations and developmental cooperation in all fields, both bilaterally and multilaterally, with a view to fostering good understanding in resolving problems and sharing mutual benefits in a constructive, sincere and peaceful manner.