{"id":405177,"date":"2026-10-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inter.nesdc.go.th\/nesdc-secretary-general-discusses-economic-cooperation-with-new-zealand-ambassador-and-thailands-oecd-accession\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T10:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T03:23:50","slug":"nesdc-secretary-general-discusses-economic-cooperation-with-new-zealand-ambassador-and-thailands-oecd-accession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inter.nesdc.go.th\/en\/nesdc-secretary-general-discusses-economic-cooperation-with-new-zealand-ambassador-and-thailands-oecd-accession\/","title":{"rendered":"NESDC Secretary-General Discusses Economic Cooperation with New Zealand Ambassador and Thailand&#8217;s OECD Accession"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\">On October 9, 2026, <strong>Mr. Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General of the NESDC<\/strong>, welcomed <strong>H.E. Ms. Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand<\/strong>, and her delegation. The meeting aimed to support the goals of both Prime Ministers in expanding comprehensive economic cooperation. Key topics included Thai economic trends, high-potential target industries, sustainable trade and investment opportunities, and progress on Thailand&#8217;s OECD accession. NESDC executives and officials also participated in the discussion. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\">During the meeting, the NESDC Secretary-General exchanged views on the economic situation, the development of high-potential industries, and the expansion of trade and investment opportunities to enhance the competitiveness of both nations. He emphasized cooperation to elevate relations to a Strategic Partnership between Thailand and New Zealand through key initiatives, such as <strong>increasing agricultural productivity and creating value-added in the food industry<\/strong>. This focuses on research and development of high-potential products and the commercial application of agricultural and food innovations to drive Thailand&#8217;s &#8216;Food of the Future&#8217; industry. Furthermore, they discussed <strong>promoting investment and expanding trade opportunities to achieve Strategic Partnership goals<\/strong> by increasing bilateral investment in high-potential sectors to create economic opportunities and mutual competitiveness. This builds upon the success of the Thailand\u2013New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership (TNZCEP) to increase trade value amidst the challenges of a volatile global context.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\">Additionally, the NESDC Secretary-General mentioned the <strong>progress of Thailand&#8217;s OECD accession<\/strong>, which is currently undergoing technical assessment. Thai agencies are enthusiastic and cooperating well with the OECD. Meanwhile, the Ambassador expressed support for Thailand&#8217;s membership and welcomed the provision of technical assistance and capacity-building activities for Thai officials throughout the accession process. Thailand&#8217;s membership will help enhance competitiveness, increase transparency in public administration, and contribute to the diversity of OECD member countries from various regions. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">* * * * *<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">International Strategy and Coordination Division<br\/>Competitiveness Development Strategy and Coordination Division<br\/>Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council<br\/>October 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-405171_de3e89-de.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-405171_de3e89-de.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:300px;}.kb-gallery-id-405171_de3e89-de .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-405171_de3e89-de .kb-slide-item 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