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Goodwill Ambassador and Friends of UNICEF

They have a wide range of talents and achievements, and they all share a commitment to improving the lives of children

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Goodwill Ambassador (GWA)

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Anand Panyarachun, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand, speaks at the launch of the new Friends of UNICEF in 2017.

I am proud to be a part of UNICEF. Child and youth development is crucial to our country’s future, and this requires continued efforts and a commitment from all of us.

Anand Panyarachun

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors are well-known personalities willing to do their utmost to mobilize support for children around the world among the general public and within their industry. These volunteers demonstrate a high level of commitment to children and to the organization. To date, UNICEF has worked with over 200 Goodwill Ambassadors from different industries, including entertainment, sports and arts, such as David Beckham, Jackie Chan, Shakira, Orlando Bloom, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Martin, Katy Perry and Lionel Messi.

In Thailand, the former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun was appointed as UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador in 1996. He has played an important role in raising awareness on a range of issues facing children. He has also been a driving force in the mobilization of funds that enable UNICEF’s work for children in Thailand and across the world.

National Ambassador

Improving the wellbeing of every child in Thailand is a cause that I hold dear to my heart, for I truly believe that children are the future of the nation.

Nualphan Lamsam

National Ambassadors are prominent individuals from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports, or other fields who play a critical role in raising public awareness on issues affecting children.

Nualphan Lamsam was appointed as UNICEF's National Ambassador for Thailand on September 18, 2023. In this role, Madam Pang will help UNICEF shine a spotlight on the challenges facing children as well. She will also mobilize support to improve the lives of the most vulnerable and excluded children in Thailand and around the world.

Friends of UNICEF

Friends of UNICEF are individuals who are committed to supporting UNICEF’s mission to improve the lives of children everywhere in the world. Friends of UNICEF support UNICEF in raising awareness on many challenges that children are facing such as education, development, health, nutrition and sanitation, and child protection through a variety of activities like field visits and campaigns.

On 15 December 2021, UNICEF Thailand announced three new celebrity supporters, Peck Palitchoke Ayanaputra, Min Pechaya Wattanamontri and BamBam Kunpimook Bhuwakul, as the new Friends of UNICEF for Thailand to help promote children’s rights and well-being

Peck Palitchoke is talking to a little girl while pointing at the content in the book.

Peck Palitchoke Ayanaputra

Peck (Palitchoke Ayanaputra), a Thai singer renowned for his beautiful voice, considers himself lucky for being discovered and nurtured as a teenager. Since then, he has brought smiles and joy to audiences nationwide with his talent. Multitalented Peck is also a presenter, model, and song composer, and he firmly believes that he is who he is today thanks to the many opportunities and support of his loved ones.

Min Peechaya is hugging a little girl wearing yellow dress.

Min Pechaya Wattanamontri

Min (Pechaya Wattanamontri), a Thai model and actress widely admired for her performances in popular films and television series, recalls being shy and lacking confidence as a young girl. She overcame her shyness thanks to her supportive family and has since showcased her acting talent on screens nationwide. That is why she believes we must do our best to care for every child and nurture their fullest potential.

BamBam featured in UNICEF's END Violence Against Children campaign.

BamBam Kunpimook Bhuwakul

BamBam (Kunpimook Bhuwakul), now with a worldwide following for his showstopping performances in K-pop boyband GOT7 and as a solo superstar, has always dreamed of becoming a dancer ever since he was a child. His family supported his potential and training since then. Today, the rapper, singer, songwriter and producer is a bright example of the young, talented and driven generation of Thailand.

Paula Taylor

Paula is an actress, model and the mother of three lovely children.

As a Friend of UNICEF, Paula helps UNICEF Thailand promote early childhood development, especially breastfeeding.

Noodee, Vanessa Race, is greeting special athletes during the health screen.

Vanessa Race (Noodee)

Vanessa has over 10 years of experience working with children and is knowledgeable about brain and child development.

Vanessa supported UNICEF Thailand in the Best Start campaign to promote early childhood development in 2015. She was appointed as a Friend of UNICEF in 2017 and will help UNICEF promote early childhood development and positive parenting.

UNICEF Ambassadors and Friends of UNICEF Alumni

These celebrities have been appointed as our Ambassadors and Friends of UNICEF, to help support UNICEF's work throughout their terms in improving the lives and well-being of children in Thailand and all over the world.

UNICEF would like to thank you all for your dedication and commitment to helping support our mission for children throughout the years.