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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 […]
The 2026 OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) Meeting, held from June 3-4, 2026, in Paris, French Republic.
Mr. Santitarn Sathirathai, Vice Minister for Finance, attended the 2026 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) Meeting. He also held bilateral discussions with representatives from the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Indonesia, and senior OECD executives between June 3-4, 2026, in Paris, French Republic.The […]
Thailand Joins OECD MCM to Drive Reforms and Enhance Multilateral Cooperation
Thailand, represented by Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting (OECD MCM) for 2026 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, French Republic, from June 3–4, 2026. The delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, […]
Thailand Discusses with OECD and Candidate Countries to Advance National Development According to International Standards at the ACM Forum
On June 2, 2026, Thailand, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), led by Ms. Rujikorn Saengchantr, Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs, in her capacity as the main coordinator for the OECD accession process, attended the Accession Coordination Meeting […]
The Cabinet approves the goal for Thailand to become an OECD member by 2028 and appoints a national committee as a key mechanism to drive cooperation across all sectors.
Photo: Royal Thai Government On May 19, 2026, the Cabinet acknowledged the progress of Thailand’s OECD accession process and approved the appointment of the Committee for Directing Thailand’s Accession to the OECD. Chaired by the Prime Minister, the committee aims to set the direction, expedite, and monitor the operations of all sectors effectively and with […]
Thailand Commences Fact-Finding Mission: A Significant Step Toward OECD Membership
On May 18, 2026, Mr. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister, led a delegation of representatives from relevant government agencies to participate in a Fact-Finding Mission meeting with officials from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Bangkok. This marks the beginning of the technical assessment process within the regulatory policy framework, which is […]
NESDC Reporting CP2 Cooperation Results to the OECD: Advancing Towards Full Membership
On May 11, 2026, a Thai delegation led by Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Ambassador of Thailand to France, along with Thai officials, attended the External Relations Committee (ERC) meeting at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France. The purpose was to report on […]
