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 […]
“Deputy 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. Arshist Sumpuntharat, Permanent Secretary for Interior, revealed that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy 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 […]
The 2nd GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting of 2026 in Hanoi: Driving Cooperation into Action, Aiming to Promote Digital and Innovation
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), hosted the 2nd GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of 2026 under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program on June 29, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The meeting aimed to monitor the progress of preparations for the 28th GMS Ministerial Meeting and […]
NESDC and ADB Discuss Draft ADB Country Partnership Strategy 2027–2032 to Support Thailand’s Inclusive Development
On June 24, 2026, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), led by Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Mr. Aaron Batten, Country Director of the ADB Thailand Resident Mission, co-chaired a workshop to gather in-depth feedback from the Thai side on […]
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 […]
The 1st GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-1/2026) in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in collaboration with the ADB, hosted the 1st GMS Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM-1/2026) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The meeting was chaired by the Vietnamese Senior Official, Mr. Hoang Hai, Deputy Director General of the Department of Debt Management and External Finance, Ministry of […]
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 […]
Paving the Way for the Rule of Law: Building Confidence Toward Thailand’s OECD Membership Goal
TIJ Partners with UNDP and WJP to Launch the Thailand Rule of Law Leadership Programme, Bringing Together Leaders from All Sectors to Drive Thailand Toward OECD Membership “Thailand possesses a strong private sector, resilient entrepreneurs, a strategic geographical location, and robust social and cultural capital. However, over the past several years, the Thai economy has […]
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 […]