International Cooperation Framework
Under the operation of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council
Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program of 6 Countries
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Development Program
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
United Nations and Sustainable Development Goals
Other Cooperation
Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (GMS)
The GMS Program was established in 1992 as a cooperation framework among 6 countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion, comprising Cambodia, China (Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its objective is to foster mutually beneficial economic cooperation, utilizing financial and technical support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council serves as the main coordinating agency for the GMS Program in Thailand.
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)
The IMT-GT Program was established in 1993, covering 14 southern provinces of Thailand, 11 states in Peninsular Malaysia, and 10 provinces on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. Its objective is to promote regional economic development by capitalizing on the advantages of geographical proximity and similarities in environment, religion, culture, traditions, and language. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council serves as the national secretariat for the IMT-GT Program in Thailand.
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
APEC cooperation comprises 21 member economies, including Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the United States, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Chile, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Russia, and Vietnam. Its objectives are to promote the multilateral trading system and support regional and global economic growth by reducing barriers and facilitating trade, services, and investment among member economies. In this regard, the Cabinet has resolved to assign the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council as the primary agency responsible for participating in the APEC Economic Committee (EC) meetings and driving the APEC structural reform agenda.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD is an international organization that plays a crucial role in providing research information and advice, exchanging best practices, and formulating policy recommendations to promote security, equality, well-being, and improved quality of life, in line with its vision of “Better Policies for Better Lives”. Currently, it has 38 member countries. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs serve as joint secretariats in the Steering Committee for Thailand’s OECD membership process.
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United Nations & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945 with the purpose of creating peace, tranquility, and improving the well-being of people worldwide. Currently, it has 193 member countries. Its focus is on driving the world to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which comprises 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for joint action to achieve sustainable social, economic, and environmental development, leaving no one behind, by 2030. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council serves as the secretariat of the National Committee for Sustainable Development (CSD), which is the mechanism for driving and monitoring Thailand’s implementation of the SDGs.
News and Announcements
Consultation Meeting on the Formulation of a New Strategy under the AMEICC Working Group on West-East Corridor Development within the Mekong-Japan Economic and Industrial Cooperation Initiative (MJ-CI) Framework
On July 16, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), led by Mr. Thatchai Keeratiphongphaiboon, Director of the International Strategy and Cooperation Division, and Ms. Yumiko Hata, Director of the Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, co-chaired a consultation meeting […]
NESDC, OCS, and MFA Host Discussion with Private Sector and Civil Society to Prepare Thailand for OECD Accession
On July 15, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) organized the 1st Workshop to Discuss Thailand’s OECD Accession (Private Sector, Academic Sector, and Civil Society) at the Vie Hotel Bangkok, MGallery Hotel Collection. The event featuredrepresentatives from the NESDC, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), and the Office of […]
Cabinet approves draft MOU between NESDC and OECD, establishing a steering committee to lead Thailand toward OECD membership by 2028
On July 7, 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul prioritizes the reform of government regulations to ensure swift public administration, as stated in the policy address to Parliament in April 2026. The objective is for various agencies to accelerate Thailand’s accession to OECD membership […]
“PM Anutin” establishes Interior Ministry team to drive Thailand toward OECD membership, enhancing economic mechanisms, sustainable development, improving public quality of life, and elevating bureaucratic standards to international levels.
On July 5, 2026, Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary for Interior, revealed that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, signed an order appointing the “Steering Committee and Subcommittee for Driving Thailand’s Accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) of the Ministry of Interior,” chaired by the Permanent Secretary for […]
The 2nd GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting of 2026 in Hanoi: Driving Cooperation into Action, Aiming to Promote Digital and Innovation
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), hosted the 2nd GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of 2026 under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program on June 29, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The meeting aimed to monitor the progress of preparations for the 28th GMS Ministerial Meeting and […]
NESDC and ADB Discuss Draft ADB Country Partnership Strategy 2027–2032 to Support Thailand’s Inclusive Development
On June 24, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), led by Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Mr. Aaron Batten, Country Director of the ADB Thailand Resident Mission, co-chaired a workshop to gather in-depth feedback from the Thai side on […]
Spokesperson for the House Standing Committee on Finance suggests utilizing parliamentary mechanisms to propose a roadmap for OECD membership by 2028, citing it as a golden opportunity for Thailand to become a high-income nation.
On June 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM, at the Press Conference Room, 1st Floor, Parliament Building, Mr. Chris Potranandana, Spokesperson for the Standing Committee on Finance, Banking and Financial Institutions and Financial Markets, along with the committee, held a press conference recommending the use of parliamentary mechanisms to propose a roadmap motion to achieve OECD […]
The 1st GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-1/2026) in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in collaboration with the ADB, hosted the 1st GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-1/2026) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The meeting was chaired by the Vietnamese Senior Official, Mr. Hoang Hai, Deputy Director General of the Department of Debt Management and External Finance, Ministry of […]
Cabinet approves Global Minimum Tax information exchange with OECD
On June 16, 2026, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed after the Cabinet meeting that the meeting resolved to approve the implementation of the Global Minimum Tax. This sets a minimum corporate income tax rate of 15% for large multinational enterprises (MNEs), in accordance with international regulations that Thailand, as […]
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Alignment Table for 25 OECD Committees: Goals/Required Actions and OECD Legal Instruments (Status as of June 15, 2026)
