On 2 July 2024, Ambassador Suriya Chindawongse met with Cindy Dyer, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, on the occasion of his assumption of duties as Ambassador of Thailand to the U.S.

The U.S. side expressed appreciation for the close cooperation of Thailand in addressing the challenge of human trafficking. Both sides discussed U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (2024 TIP Report) and action plans for the upcoming year to further enhance effectiveness and concrete progress in preventing and combating human trafficking. The discussion also highlighted the importance of victim-centric approach and survivor engagement.