FM eyes December as OECD entry step

Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is set to submit its Initial Memorandum this December, marking a key step towards joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

- PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN

The update follows an invitation extended to Thailand in June 2024 to begin OECD accession discussions.

The Initial Memorandum is a process through which Thailand's laws, policies, and practices are identified and reviewed as part of the OECD Accession Roadmap. Thailand aims to finalise its accession by 2030.

On Tuesday, Mr Maris attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) in Paris, France — Thailand's first participation as an OECD Accession Country.