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NESDC moves forward with consultations with Thai government agencies to accelerate the roadmap for OECD accession during the technical review stage.
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paving the Way for the Rule of Law: Building Confidence Toward Thailand’s OECD Membership Goal
TIJ Partners with UNDP and WJP to Launch the Thailand Rule of Law Leadership Programme, Bringing Together Leaders from All Sectors to Drive Thailand Toward OECD Membership “Thailand possesses a strong private sector, resilient entrepreneurs, a strategic geographical location, and robust social and cultural capital. However, over the past several years, the Thai economy has […]
NESDC Discusses Public Sector Reform, AI Ethics, and Development Cooperation Opportunities with OECD
On June 4, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), as the main coordinating agency for Thailand’s OECD accession, met with representatives from the OECD Development Co-operation Directorate and the Public Governance Directorate during the OECD Council meeting at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France. During the discussion with the […]
Thailand Joins OECD Forum to Drive Industrial Growth Policies and Fair Competition
Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Commerce, along with Mr. Weeraphong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative, Dr. Piyanuch Wuttisorn, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Commerce, Mr. Ekachat Seetavorarat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, and Mrs. Pimchanok Pitfield, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the WTO and WIPO, attended […]
PPT compilation of information on Thailand’s OECD membership
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