Thailand Aims to Join OECD by 2071 Following High-Level Meeting with Secretary-General
Thai PBS
Key summary
On October 16, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann during the latter's visit to Bangkok for the World Bank and IMF Annual General Meetings. The OECD expressed strong support for Thailand's membership bid, citing the country's commitment to reform and political will. Thailand submitted its Initial Memorandum in late 2025 and targets full membership by 2071. The organization highlighted that productivity growth in Thailand has slowed from an average of 4.8% annually between 2010-2015 to 2.1% annually between 2015-2023, framing OECD accession as a tool to boost competitiveness and structural reform.
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