Thailand Country Programme Phase II
Important News and Updates
The Cabinet approves the goal for Thailand to become an OECD member by 2028 and appoints a national committee as a key mechanism to drive cooperation across all sectors.
On May 19, 2026, the Cabinet acknowledged the progress of Thailand’s OECD accession process and approved the appointment of the Committee for Directing Thailand’s Accession to the OECD. Chaired by the Prime Minister, the committee aims to set the direction, expedite, and monitor the operations of all sectors effectively and with unity. The committee consists […]
The Cabinet approves the goal for Thailand to become an OECD member by 2028 and appoints a national committee as a key mechanism to drive cooperation across all sectors.
Photo: Royal Thai Government On May 19, 2026, the Cabinet acknowledged the progress of Thailand’s OECD accession process and approved the appointment of the Committee for Directing Thailand’s Accession to the OECD. Chaired by the Prime Minister, the committee aims to set the direction, expedite, and monitor the operations of all sectors effectively and with […]
Thailand Commences Fact-Finding Mission: A Significant Step Toward OECD Membership
On May 18, 2026, Mr. Pakorn Nilprapunt, Deputy Prime Minister, led a delegation of representatives from relevant government agencies to participate in a Fact-Finding Mission meeting with officials from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Bangkok. This marks the beginning of the technical assessment process within the regulatory policy framework, which is […]
Background and Significance
On February 15, 2022, the Cabinet acknowledged the progress report of the Country Programme Phase I, which concluded in 2021, and assigned the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council to consult with relevant agencies and develop projects under Country Programme Phase II. Subsequently, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs consulted with the OECD and relevant agencies, leading to the conclusion of cooperation in 20 projects under 4 areas of collaboration.
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Key Aspects of Projects under Country Programme Phase II
The implementation of Country Programme (CP) Phase II is a three-year collaboration (2023-2026) aimed at enabling Thailand to access OECD’s knowledge and best practices. This will help develop and elevate Thailand’s development approaches and domestic standards to be on par with international levels, aligning with the 20-Year National Strategy (2018-2037), the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023-2027), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Progress of Country Programme Phase II Implementation
Comprises 20 projects in 4 areas of cooperation as follows:
