The 27th GMS Ministerial Conference: Uniting Government, Private Sector, and Local Authorities to Drive Inclusive Growth in the Sub-region
On Friday, November 28, 2025, Thailand hosted the 27th Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Ministerial Conference (The 27th GMS Ministerial Conference) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Thailand. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, serving as Thailand’s GMS Minister, chaired the meeting. The conference was attended by H.E. Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the Prime […]
Business Council and Local Government Forum during the 27th GMS Ministerial Meeting
On November 27, 2025, during the 27th GMS Ministerial Meeting, parallel discussion forums were organized, including the 2025 GMS Business Forum and the Local Governments’ Forum, which reflected the core concept of this year’s ministerial meeting that emphasized promoting inclusive growth, balanced development, and prosperity through the integration of local governments and the private sector […]
Senior Officials’ Meeting during the 27th Ministerial Conference of the Six-Country Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On November 26, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the Senior Officials’ Meeting during the 27th Ministerial Conference of the Six-Country Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (Greater Mekong Subregion: GMS) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General […]
Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers (FMM & SRMM) in Incheon, Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea, as the host of APEC 2025, organized the Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers on October 22, 2025, in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, led the Thai delegation to the meeting, accompanied by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General […]
The 4th APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea
On October 22-23, 2025, the Republic of Korea, as the APEC host for 2025, hosted the 4th APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting (SRMM) in Incheon. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, led the Thai delegation, accompanied by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in her […]
Bilateral Discussion between Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers of Finance of Thailand and South Korea
On October 23, 2025, Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, held bilateral talks with Mr. Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Korea in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The meeting was attended by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, […]
Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers (FMM & SRMM) in Incheon, Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea, as the APEC host for 2025, organized the Joint Meeting of APEC Finance Ministers and APEC Structural Reform Ministers on October 22, 2025, in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, led the Thai delegation, accompanied by Ms. Onfah Vejjajiva, Secretary-General of the National […]
3rd Senior Officials Meeting 2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program
On September 29, 2025, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized the 3rd Senior Officials Meeting/2025 of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program (Greater Mekong Subregion: GMS) at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Sasithorn Platthadech, Deputy Secretary-General of […]
NESDC Participates in the 2nd APEC Economic Committee Meeting of 2025 to discuss the agenda for a strengthened APEC structural reform and issues of enhancing participation in the formal economy
On August 12-13, 2025, the Republic of Korea, as the APEC 2025 host, organized the 2nd APEC Economic Committee (EC) Meeting of 2025 during the Third Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM3) in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Ms. Sasithorn Palatthadech, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council, led the Thai delegation […]