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Important News and Updates

OECD
15 July 2026

NESDC, OCS, and MFA Host Discussion with Private Sector and Civil Society to Prepare Thailand for OECD Accession

On July 15, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) organized the 1st Workshop to Discuss Thailand’s OECD Accession (Private Sector, Academic Sector, and Civil Society) at the Vie Hotel Bangkok, MGallery Hotel Collection. The event featuredrepresentatives from the NESDC, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), and the Office of […]

OECD
7 July 2026

Cabinet approves draft MOU between NESDC and OECD, establishing a steering committee to lead Thailand toward OECD membership by 2028

On July 7, 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul prioritizes the reform of government regulations to ensure swift public administration, as stated in the policy address to Parliament in April 2026. The objective is for various agencies to accelerate Thailand’s accession to OECD membership […]

OECD
5 July 2026

“PM Anutin” establishes Interior Ministry team to drive Thailand toward OECD membership, enhancing economic mechanisms, sustainable development, improving public quality of life, and elevating bureaucratic standards to international levels.

On July 5, 2026, Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary for Interior, revealed that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, signed an order appointing the “Steering Committee and Subcommittee for Driving Thailand’s Accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) of the Ministry of Interior,” chaired by the Permanent Secretary for […]

OECD
19 June 2026

Spokesperson for the House Standing Committee on Finance suggests utilizing parliamentary mechanisms to propose a roadmap for OECD membership by 2028, citing it as a golden opportunity for Thailand to become a high-income nation.

On June 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM, at the Press Conference Room, 1st Floor, Parliament Building, Mr. Chris Potranandana, Spokesperson for the Standing Committee on Finance, Banking and Financial Institutions and Financial Markets, along with the committee, held a press conference recommending the use of parliamentary mechanisms to propose a roadmap motion to achieve OECD […]

OECD
17 June 2026

Cabinet approves Global Minimum Tax information exchange with OECD

On June 16, 2026, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed after the Cabinet meeting that the meeting resolved to approve the implementation of the Global Minimum Tax. This sets a minimum corporate income tax rate of 15% for large multinational enterprises (MNEs), in accordance with international regulations that Thailand, as […]

OECD
4 June 2026

NESDC Discusses Public Sector Reform, AI Ethics, and Development Cooperation Opportunities with OECD

On June 4, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), as the main coordinating agency for Thailand’s OECD accession, met with representatives from the OECD Development Co-operation Directorate and the Public Governance Directorate during the OECD Council meeting at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France. During the discussion with the […]

OECD
4 June 2026

Thailand Joins OECD Forum to Drive Industrial Growth Policies and Fair Competition

Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Commerce, along with Mr. Weeraphong Prapha, Thai Trade Representative, Dr. Piyanuch Wuttisorn, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Commerce, Mr. Ekachat Seetavorarat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, and Mrs. Pimchanok Pitfield, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the WTO and WIPO, attended […]

OECD
4 June 2026

The 2026 OECD Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) Meeting, held from June 3-4, 2026, in Paris, French Republic.

Mr. Santitarn Sathirathai, Vice Minister for Finance, attended the 2026 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council at Ministerial Level (MCM) Meeting (the Meeting). He also held bilateral discussions with representatives from the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Indonesia, and senior OECD executives between June 3-4, 2026, in Paris, […]

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

คณะมนตรี (Council)

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

8 countries in the Accession Process or Accession Candidate Countries include:

Accession Candidate Countries

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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)
Cabinet ResolutionSubjectLink
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
822 May 2026Progress of the Accession Process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Operational Mechanism to Drive Thailand towards OECD Membership

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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