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30 มิถุนายน 2568

NESDC Discusses with OECD senior representatives on advancing towards membership and exchanging knowledge on futures studies for national development

Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of NESDC along with NESDC executives and officials participated in discussions with the Colombian Ambassador to the OECD and Romanian Chargé d’Affaires to exchange views on OECD membership and share knowledge on Strategic Foresight techniques for drafting the 14th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2028-2032) during June 22-27, 2025, in […]

OECD
5 มิถุนายน 2568

NESDC Attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and Parallel Discussions in Paris

On June 3-4, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with the Ambassador to Paris, Director-General of the International Economic Affairs Department, and Director of the International Cooperation Strategy and Coordination Division, NESDC Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NESDC attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2025 (MCM 2025) under the theme “Leading […]

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1 พฤษภาคม 2568

NESDC Hosts Conference to Disseminate Mid-term Implementation Results of OECD-Thailand Country Programme Phase 2 (CP2), Advancing Thailand’s Standards to International Level

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) organized the Conference to Disseminate the Mid-term Review Results of the OECD-Thailand Country Programme Phase 2 (The Mid-term Review of CP2) at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, withMr. Danucha […]

OECD
24 มีนาคม 2568

Discussion Meeting between NESDC Secretary-General And the British Ambassador to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation and Drive Thailand’s OECD Membership Process

On March 24, 2025, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of NESDC, welcomed H.E. Mr. Mark Gooding OBE, British Ambassador to Thailand, along with NESDC executives and officials, together with representatives from the British Embassy who joined the discussion. During this occasion, both parties discussed and exchanged views on economic conditions, trade and investment, international economy, structural […]

OECD
21 มีนาคม 2568

The Secretary-General of NESDC Meeting with the Australian Ambassador to confirm Thailand’s commitment to joining the OECD, with Australia ready to provide support

On March 21, 2025, Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC, met with Dr. Angela Macdonald PSM (H.E. Dr. Angela Macdonald PSM), Australian Ambassador to Thailand, regarding support for Thailand’s OECD membership, as well as exchanging views and best practices on economic and social development. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Australian Embassy […]

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10 มีนาคม 2568

The government has set a target for Thailand to become an OECD member by 2030 to elevate the country to greater international standards.

On March 10, 2025, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister chaired the 1st meeting of 2025 of the Committee for Overseeing Thailand’s OECD Membership Operations to establish guidelines for driving OECD membership. The meeting was attended by Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, political officials, […]

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20 ธันวาคม 2567

NESDC Consults with Government Agencies on Planning Thailand’s OECD Membership Process for 2025

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) organized a consultation meeting regarding Thailand’s OECD membership. The meeting aimed to help government agencies and private sector understand the OECD membership process, particularly for 2025 when Thailand must begin preparing the Initial Memorandum (IM), which is a preliminary […]

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19 ธันวาคม 2567

NESDC Special briefing on Thailand’s implementation process for OECD membership at the Trade Regulations and Multilateral Subcommittee meeting of the Federation of Thai Industries

On December 19, 2024, Dr. Nilsuwan Leelarasamee, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, chaired the 3/2024 Trade Regulations and Multilateral Subcommittee meeting. Representatives from the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) were invited to deliver special presentations on “Thailand’s Implementation Process for […]

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13 ธันวาคม 2567

The Ministry of Education organizes a working group meeting to drive educational and skills development initiatives supporting Thailand’s OECD membership process

On December 13, 2024, Mr. Pichet Phopakdee, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, chaired the opening of the working group meeting on education and skills development to support Thailand’s OECD membership process. Representatives from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Labor (MOL), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Office […]

What is OECD?

องค์การเพื่อความร่วมมือทางเศรษฐกิจและการพัฒนา:Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development หรือ OECD เป็นองค์การระหว่างประเทศที่มีบทบาทสำคัญในการให้ข้อมูลวิจัยและ คำปรึกษา แลกเปลี่ยนแนวปฏิบัติที่ดี และจัดทำข้อเสนอแนะเชิงนโยบายเพื่อส่งเสริมความมั่นคง ความเท่าเทียม ความเป็นอยู่ที่ดี และคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดีขึ้น ตามวิสัยทัศน์ “Better Policies for Better Lives”

Background

OECD เป็นองค์กรที่พัฒนามาจากองค์รความร่วมมือทางเศรษฐกิจแห่งภาคพื้นยุโรป (Organisation of European Economic Cooperation: OEEC) ซึ่งตั้งขึ้นตามแผนการ (Marshall Plan) ในปี 1948 เพื่อฟื้นฟู เศรษฐกิจของประเทศในภาคพื้นยุโรปภายหลังสงครามโลกครั้งที่ 2 ซึ่งต่อมาในปี 1961 ได้จัดตั้งเป็น OECD และมีสำนักงานใหญ่ตั้งอยู่ที่กรุงปารีส ประเทศฝรั่งเศส

OECD STRUCTURE

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The Council consists of representatives from member countries and the European Union, with the OECD Secretary-General as the chairperson. The Council oversees and sets the direction of the organization, using a consensus-based decision-making mechanism.

คณะกรรมการ (Committees)

Committees comprise over 300 sub-committees covering all sectors. They discuss, create, and review policies, as well as assess the impact of policy implementation. They also disseminate knowledge and policy experiences through collaboration with experts, working groups, and directorates.

สำนักเลขาธิการ (Secretariat)

The Secretariat consists of directorates with over 3,300 staff members. It collects data and presents analytical results along with policy recommendations to support committee discussions as directed by the Council.

Member Countries: Currently, OECD has 38 member countries from Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions, including:

Europe

North America

Latin America

Asia Pacific

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Related Cabinet Resolutions

Cabinet ResolutionSubjectLink
18 May 2018Approval and authorization to implement the Country Programme (CP) project –
23 March 2020Progress of the Strategic Co-ordination and Monitoring project under the Country Programme between Thailand and OECD
315 February 2022Summary of the Country Programme (CP) Phase I implementation between Thailand and OECD
421 February 2023Approval for the implementation of Country Programme (CP) Phase II and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the renewal of the Country Programme between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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26 December 2023Submission of the Letter of Intent from the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
618 February 2025Approval of the fiscal year 2025 budget, central budget, reserve for emergency or necessary expenses to implement the project for the OECD membership process
78 July 2025Approval and acknowledgment of the results of the Steering Committee meeting on Thailand’s OECD membership process, and assignment of relevant agencies to continue driving Thailand’s OECD membership concretely

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization that plays a crucial role in providing research information and advice, exchanging best practices, and developing policy recommendations to promote security, equality, well-being, and improved quality of life, in line with the vision “Better Policies for Better Lives.”

  1. Promote cooperation to address global economic issues by providing a forum for exchanging information and policy experiences.
  2. Collect and disseminate important statistical data. OECD publishes knowledge in various fields annually and maintains over 40 global and country-specific economic databases.
  3. Serve as a source of knowledge and disseminate in-depth country information through experts in both theory and practice.
  4. Provide advice to government agencies of various countries and offer research services to other international organizations such as the UN and IMF.
  5. Establish global standards covering various fields crucial for national development by defining instruments or other documents that promote global economic expansion and cooperation in areas such as taxation, environment, energy, education, anti-corruption, and governance.

Currently, OECD focuses on expanding its role and mission to address cross-border challenges in the globalization era, such as promoting free trade, providing development assistance, international taxation, and promoting good regulatory practices.

Thailand established an official relationship with OECD in 2005 by becoming a full participant in the OECD Development Centre and has since been involved in various OECD committees and working groups.

Over the past two decades, Thailand has learned and adapted to align with OECD standards. In 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Thai government and OECD to initiate the Thailand-OECD Country Programme, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The program aims to drive Thailand’s reform agenda in various areas, exchange knowledge and expertise, and support effective and concrete implementation of OECD standards. This program was completed in 2021. Additionally, Thailand has played a significant role in the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Program (SEARP), successfully co-chairing with the Republic of Korea from 2018 to 2022.

Currently, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to renew the Country Programme between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and OECD. The Thailand-OECD Country Programme Phase II began in March 2023, which will help Thailand continue to access OECD knowledge and best practices in various fields. This aligns with the implementation of the 20-year National Strategy (2018-2037) and the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan, as well as strengthening the relationship between Thailand and OECD, bringing Thailand closer to OECD membership in the near future.

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