Thailand Country Programme Phase II
Important News and Updates
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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:
