A/HRC/19/8 8. Thailand acknowledged that challenges remained in various areas, particularly with regard to the political situation in the country following the turmoil of May 2010, the situation in the Southern Border Provinces, and the issues of migration and human trafficking. In this regard, Thailand referred to the establishment of the Truth for Reconciliation Commission of Thailand (TRCT), which had recently submitted seven recommendations based on the principles of justice for all, accountability for all and reconciliation among all, which had been positively received by the Government. 9. Another challenge highlighted was the situation in the Southern Border Provinces, which is not an armed conflict, but which involved protracted violence and needed to be addressed at its root cause. This region, known for its unique Thai-Malay-Muslim cultural identity, had been threatened by perpetrators of violence using cultural differences to claim legitimacy for violent acts. Thailand stated that cultural differences could not be a justification for indiscriminate violence directed at the civilian population, which caused tremendous physical and psychological impact on the people. At the same time, the allegations of impunity of State officials would continue to be addressed through civil, disciplinary and criminal remedies. Thailand recognized that the situation required a multipronged approach. 10. Thailand also considered that migration and human trafficking were challenges which needed to be addressed at national, regional and international levels. Thailand provided information about the existing two million migrant workers and many thousands of displaced persons and asylum-seekers in the country. While recognizing migrant workers’ contribution to the country and the need to promote and protect their rights, Thailand also saw a need to protect the integrity of its immigration and labour laws and borders. In particular, Thailand pointed out that since 2004, a registration process, now supplemented by the nationality verification process, had been implemented to allow for systematic regularization of migrant workers and their children. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 11. During the interactive dialogue, 52 delegations made statements. Additional statements which could not be delivered during the interactive dialogue owing to time constraints are posted on the extranet of the Universal Periodic Review site when available.1 Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 12. A number of delegations commended Thailand for the presentation of its report, which had been prepared in consultation with stakeholders and was comprehensive, informative and self-critical in providing an assessment of the challenges faced. 13. Thailand’s contribution to the work of the Council and its leading role in the review of the Council was much appreciated by a number of delegations. 14. Viet Nam took note of the human rights-based approach that Thailand applies in the implementation of its policies. It commended Thailand’s achievements in socio-economic development, especially in poverty eradication, education, health care and gender equality. It applauded Thailand’s commitments to cooperate with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. It was pleased to note recent developments as a result of the general elections. It made recommendations. 1 4 These include statements from Portugal, Denmark, Maldives, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Romania, Chile, Iraq, Timor-Leste, Belgium, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Latvia, Mexico, Guatemala, Morocco, Costa Rica, Yemen and Nigeria.