On 18 February 2021, at the Department of Corrections, Dr. Ayuth Sintoppant, the Director General of the Department of Corrections welcomed Mr. Renaud Meyer, Resident Representative, for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

During the discussion, Mr. Meyer congratulated the Director General of the Department of Corrections on his appointment and commended the Department of Corrections for its successful performance. Mr. Meyer also discussed the prospect cooperation between the Department of Corrections and UNDP on developing standardized treatment to transgender prisoners, Best Practices for prisoners with mental illness and social reintegration programs for ex-offenders.

On this occasion, the Director General expressed his appreciation and readiness for furthering cooperation between the Department of Corrections and UNDP, supporting Thailand in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.