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 northern and western 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 consists of 21 member economies and aims to promote the multilateral trading system, support regional and global economic growth by reducing barriers and facilitating trade, services, and investment between economies. The Cabinet has assigned the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Councilas the main responsible agency for participating in the APEC Economic Committee (EC) meetings and driving the APEC Structural Reform agenda
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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
Prime Minister Opens the 19th OECD Asian Senior Budget Officials Meeting
December 11, 2025 Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over the opening ceremony of the academic workshop on budgeting OECD Asian Senior Budget Officials Meeting, 19th edition, organized by the Bureau of the Budget in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The meeting had approximately 100 participants, […]
OECD advances discussions with Thai agencies following Initial Memorandum submission, preparing for “Technical Review” phase
On December 9, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a workshop on the OECD membership process during the technical review phase. Gita Kothari, OECD Accession Coordinator and Deputy Director, Directorate for Legal Affairs served as the main speaker to prepare Thai agencies responsible for technical reviews with OECD Directorates. The event was attended by […]
Prime Minister Submits Thailand’s Initial Memorandum (IM) to OECD: A Significant Step Towards Membership
On December 8, 2025, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul submitted Thailand’s Initial Memorandum (IM) to Mr. Frantisek Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) during his visit to Thailand to pay a courtesy call on the Prime Minister and meet with Thai high-level representatives, as well as to receive the Initial […]
Seminar for the Launch of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Report on Economic Survey of Thailand 2025: Building the Foundations for Stronger Growth
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), organized a seminar for the launch of the Economic Survey of Thailand 2025 report on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. The event was honored by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister attached […]
The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission submits a letter of intent to initiate the process of becoming a party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
On December 8, 2025, Mr. Phatthrasak Wannasaeng, Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, served as the representative in submitting a letter of intent to initiate the process of becoming a party to the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (OECD Anti-Bribery Convention) to Mr. František Ružička, Deputy Secretary-General of […]
Thailand shares experiences working with OECD, supporting cooperation between OECD and Vietnam
On December 3, 2025, Thailand, represented by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), participated and shared experiences of working with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in supporting the enhancement of cooperation between OECD and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to drive growth in the new era. The […]
27th GMS Ministerial Meeting: Uniting Government-Private Sector-Local Communities to Drive Towards an Inclusive Growing Subregion
On Friday, November 28, 2025, Thailand hosted the 27th Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Ministerial Conference (The 27th GMS Ministerial Conference) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Thailand. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, serving as Thailand’s GMS Minister, chaired the meeting. The conference was attended by H.E. Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the Prime […]
Business Council and Local Government Forum during the 27th GMS Ministerial Meeting
On November 27, 2025, during the 27th GMS Ministerial Meeting, parallel discussion forums were organized, including the 2025 GMS Business Forum and the Local Governments’ Forum, which reflected the core concept of this year’s ministerial meeting that emphasized promoting inclusive growth, balanced development, and prosperity through the integration of local governments and the private sector […]
Senior Officials’ Meeting during the 27th Ministerial Conference of the Six-Country Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On November 26, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the Senior Officials’ Meeting during the 27th Ministerial Conference of the Six-Country Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (Greater Mekong Subregion: GMS) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General […]
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New Standards for Better Thai Lives | Stepping into the Future with OECD EP.3 (Finale)
