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
The 27th GMS Ministerial Conference: Uniting Government, Private Sector, and Local Authorities to Drive Inclusive Growth in the Sub-region
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 […]
Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers (FMM & SRMM) in Incheon, Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea, as the host of APEC 2025, organized the Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers on October 22, 2025, in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, led the Thai delegation to the meeting, accompanied by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General […]
The 4th APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea
On October 22-23, 2025, the Republic of Korea, as the APEC host for 2025, hosted the 4th APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting (SRMM) in Incheon. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, led the Thai delegation, accompanied by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in her […]
Bilateral Discussion between Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers of Finance of Thailand and South Korea
On October 23, 2025, Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, held bilateral talks with Mr. Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Korea in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The meeting was attended by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, […]
Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers (FMM & SRMM) in Incheon, Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea, as the APEC host for 2025, organized the Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers on October 22, 2025, in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, led the Thai delegation, accompanied by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General of the National […]
3rd Senior Officials Meeting 2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On September 29, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the 3rd Senior Officials Meeting/2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (Greater Mekong Subregion: GMS) at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Sasithorn Platthadech, Deputy Secretary-General of […]
NESDC Participates in the 2nd APEC Economic Committee Meeting of 2025 to discuss the agenda for a strengthened APEC structural reform and issues of enhancing participation in the formal economy
On August 12-13, 2025, the Republic of Korea, as the APEC 2025 host, organized the 2nd APEC Economic Committee (EC) Meeting of 2025 during the Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3) in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Ms. Sasithorn Palatthadech, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, led the Thai delegation […]
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