Thailand has received another positive signal on its path toward membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD, expressed confidence in Thailand’s serious commitment to the accession process. He reaffirmed that the OECD will provide close support throughout the journey, noting that Thailand’s success will be […]
On October 9, 2026, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC, welcomed H.E. Ms. Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand, and her delegation. The meeting aimed to support the goals of both Prime Ministers in expanding comprehensive economic cooperation. Key topics included Thai economic trends, high-potential target industries, sustainable trade and […]
Today (September 30, 2026), Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), held under the theme “The 14th Plan: Thailand’s Next Agenda,” at the Grand Diamond Ballroom, […]
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC, along with NESDC officials, welcomed Mr. Frantisek Ruzicka (Mr. Frantisek Ruzicka), Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and his delegation. They discussed progress on Thailand’s OECD accession during his visit to Thailand for the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers […]
On August 19, 2026, Mr. Thatchai Keeratiphongphaiboon, Director of the International Strategy and Coordination Division, and Mr. Athipong Hirunraengchok, Director of the Competitiveness Development Strategy and Coordination Division, met with a delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) to discuss Thailand’s OECD accession and AI development direction. The USCC delegation was led by Mr. […]
On August 19, 2026, King Prajadhipok’s Institute, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the House of Representatives, organized a seminar titled “OECD 101: Thailand’s Path to OECD Membership.” The event was attended by Ms. Steejit Taipiboonsuk, Deputy Secretary-General of the House of Representatives; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Woothisarn Tanchai, Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok’s Institute; Mr. Andrew […]
On Friday, July 31, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) organized a consultative meeting to monitor the progress of Thailand’s accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), chaired by Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC, along withMs. Sasithorn Pualattadej, Deputy Secretary-General of the NESDC; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
