On December 3, 2025, Thailand, represented by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), participated and shared experiences of working with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in supporting the enhancement of cooperation between OECD and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to drive growth in the new era.
The seminar was held under the theme “Viet Nam and the OECD towards 2030: Advancing Cooperation for a New Era of Growth” in Hanoi, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, with Ms. Tran Bao Ngoc, Director-General of the Economic Diplomacy Department, chairing the meeting. Senior representatives from OECD also participated, including Mr. Alexander Bohmer (Head, South Asia – Southeast Asia Division), Ms. Marie-Estelle Ray (Senior Advisor), and Mr. David Gierten (Executive Secretary of EPOC), along with representatives from various Vietnamese government agencies.
On this occasion, Dr. Thuttai Keeratipongpaiboon, Director of International Strategy and Cooperation Division, NESDC, shared Thailand’s significant experiences in implementing the OECD Country Programme (CP), which is a crucial mechanism for elevating national standards, particularly the implementation in Phase 1 (2018-2021) and Phase 2 (2023-2026).
NESDC Representative highlighted the concrete outcomes of the CP project, which led to recommendations for improving and modifying relevant laws, rules, and regulations to align with international standards and move closer to OECD membership. Furthermore, he emphasized Thailand’s firm commitment to joining the OECD, which will bring international standards, opportunities to access potential markets, and sustainable economic growth based on the participation of all sectors.
In addition to Thailand, representatives from other countries in the region shared strategic perspectives. The Indonesian representative presented the anticipated benefits of entering the OECD Accession process, which requires policy-level commitment and cooperation from all sectors. Meanwhile, the Singaporean representative commented on cooperation through participation in 16 OECD committees, mostly focusing on Frontier or emerging global issues, to access information and recommendations beneficial for national development.
Source – International Strategy and Cooperation Division
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