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11 December 2025

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, […]

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11 December 2025

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 […]

OECD
8 December 2025

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 […]

OECD
8 December 2025

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 […]

OECD
8 December 2025

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 […]

OECD
25 November 2025

Minister of Education holds bilateral discussions with Director for Education and Skills of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

On November 25, 2025, Professor Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Minister of Education, held bilateral discussions with Mr. Andreas Schneider, Director for Education and Skills of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to exchange progress on educational cooperation and approaches to support Thailand during its OECD membership application process. The OECD commended Thailand’s preparedness in […]

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Thai delegation participates in the OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice 2025 to support Thailand’s membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
15 November 2025

Thai delegation participates in the OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice 2025 to support Thailand’s membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) invited the head of the Thai delegation, Professor Emeritus Bowornsak Uwanno, Deputy Prime Minister, along with the Thai delegation comprising Ms. Pongsawat Neelayadhin, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, and Mr. Yodchat Tasarika, Director of the Legal Division, Acting Legal Advisor and Executive of the Thailand […]

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12 November 2025

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand organized a seminar titled “Sharing Pathways: Korea’s OECD Membership and Thailand’s Application” to share experiences regarding the Republic of Korea’s OECD membership process

On November 12, 2025 The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand organized a seminar titled “Sharing Pathways: Korea’s OECD Membership and Thailand’s Application” with Ms. Ruchikorn Sangchan, Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, former Minister of Commerce and Minister of Energy, and Mr. […]

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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization that plays a key role in providing research, consultation, the exchange of best practices, and policy recommendations aimed at promoting stability, equality, well-being, and an improved quality of life — in line with its vision of “Better Policies for Better Lives.”

Background

The OECD originated from the Organisation of European Economic Cooperation (OEEC), which was established in 1948 under the Marshall Plan to help rebuild the economies of European countries after World War II. Later, in 1961, it was restructured as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with its headquarters located in Paris, France.

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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.

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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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