Rael has named the Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra an Honorary Priest of the International Raelian Movement .

Currently, the conflict between Muslims and the government is getting more strained in the southern part of Thailand. There was a big clash recently, causing scores of casualties.

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called for making folded-paper birds that are a symbol of peace throughout Thailand. They were made in every place including schools. Thai people folded each bird wishing remission and peace in the southern part of Thailand. They made about 100 million folded-paper birds in all, 100 million birds of love and peace.