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 Peninsular 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 comprises 21 member economies, including Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the United States, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Chile, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Russia, and Vietnam. Its objectives are to promote the multilateral trading system and support regional and global economic growth by reducing barriers and facilitating trade, services, and investment among member economies. In this regard, the Cabinet has resolved to assign the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council as the primary agency responsible for participating in the APEC Economic Committee (EC) meetings and driving the APEC structural reform agenda.
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
NESDC Secretary-General Discusses Economic Cooperation with New Zealand Ambassador and Thailand’s OECD Accession
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 […]
Pinning Thailand’s Future! NESDC Hosts 2026 Annual Meeting, Promoting the “14th Plan” as a National Agenda to Drive “Repair-Reinforce-Relinquish-Reinvent” Strategy Across 5 Pillars to Transform Thailand Beyond Limits
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, […]
The 14th GMS Economic Corridors Forum: GMS Program Accelerates Economic Corridor Development to Address Global Challenges
The Ministry of Finance of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the 14th GMS Economic Corridors Forum (ECF-14) under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program on September 14-15, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane, Lao PDR. The forum aimed to present key challenges hindering the […]
The 32nd IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting: Scaling Up Spatial Results and Connecting Economic Corridors
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Mr. Thanathit Raktabutr, Vice Minister for the Prime Minister’s Office, representing the Deputy Prime Minister (Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas) in his capacity as the Minister for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) for Thailand, attended the 32nd IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting in Medan, North Sumatra, Republic of Indonesia. The meeting was chaired by […]
NESDC Secretary-General meets with OECD Deputy Secretary-General, reaffirming Thailand’s commitment to OECD accession.
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 […]
The 2nd APEC Economic Committee (EC) Meeting of 2026 in Dalian, People’s Republic of China
The People’s Republic of China, as the APEC 2026 host, organized the 2nd APEC Economic Committee (EC) Meeting of 2026 from August 24 – 25, 2026. The meeting took place during the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3) in Dalian, People’s Republic of China. Ms. Sasithorn Palattadej, Deputy Secretary-General of the National […]
NESDC Discusses AI Cooperation with U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Supporting Thailand’s OECD Accession
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. […]
OECD 101: Thailand’s Path to OECD Membership
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 […]
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; […]
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Alignment Table for 25 OECD Committees: Goals/Required Actions and OECD Legal Instruments (Status as of June 15, 2026)
