Thailand Establishes OECD Membership Task Force
Thailand's government has established a task force to pursue OECD membership by 2028, aiming to strengthen economic competitiveness and align the country's laws with international standards. The Interior Ministry-led committee will oversee
The Interior Ministry has launched a dedicated committee to advance Thailand's membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), signaling a major government priority. Permanent Secretary Artsit Sampantharat announced that PM Anuthim Charnvirakul has signed an order establishing the steering committee and subcommittees tasked with driving OECD membership efforts, with the permanent secretary serving as chair alongside relevant government agencies and state enterprises.
The OECD is an international organization focused on promoting economic growth, sustainable development, and improved living standards through cooperation on economic, social, environmental, and governance policies among member nations. Thailand's push for membership by 2028 aims to leverage OECD mechanisms to strengthen economic competitiveness, align laws and regulations with international standards, and secure investor confidence.
The committee will oversee policy formulation, comprehensive planning, legislative and regulatory harmonization with global standards, and international coordination to build support among OECD members. According to Artsit, OECD membership represents a critical government agenda to drive reforms across economic, legal, regulatory, governance, investment, competition, innovation, environmental, and public sector efficiency dimensions—all aligned with international benchmarks.
Membership is expected to boost investor confidence, enhance Thailand's competitiveness, reduce regional disparities, and upgrade quality of life sustainably. The Interior Ministry has already engaged actively with the OECD's Regional Development Policy Committee, exchanging knowledge, tracking policy developments, and participating in various meetings to build Thailand's competitive capacity, elevate industry and service standards, advance science diplomacy and innovation, and strengthen Thailand's position in global supply chains while promoting Thailand's creative economy internationally.
