AIDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand payed a visit at the OECD headquarter in Paris to seek the support for Thailand request for OECD membership
Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. Yesterday gave a policy speech to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council. At the invitation of Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD in conjunction with Thailand’s OECD membership request.
Mr Parnpree underscored Thailand’s readiness and strong determination to become an OECD member at the earliest opportunity.
He also emphasized that Thailand shared common values and goals with OECD members. In particular, democracy; rule of law; human rights; open and free market economy; sustainability; inclusivity and green transition.
He elaborated Thailand’s 42 years-journey of engagement with the OECD. And its long-term aspiration to becoming an advance economy by 2037. Member countries took turn to voice support for Thailand’s request and prompt accession process.
Better policies for Better Lives
OECD, comprising 38 members, is an international organization that plays a key role in the international governance regarding economy. Trade, investment, anti-corruption, governance, education, innovation, environment, and climate change.
Inspired by the vision ‘Better policies for Better Lives’, OECD assists member countries in designing efficient public policy. Going forward, Thailand will work closely with the OECD in order to to upgrade policies and standards in doing-business, sustainability and good governance aiming at increasing the competitiveness, promoting trade and investment, improving the standard of living and to eventually overcoming the so-called middle-income trap.
Mr Parnpree also attended a Special Session with the OECD Council to seek support on Thailand’s OECD accession process.
Unter the theme ‘Reliable and Impactful Thailand’. He presented Thailand’s strength and mutual benefits for Thailand and OECD members as result of Thailand’s joining the OECD”.
Currently, Thailand is the only country in Indo-Pacific region that has a ‘Country Programme’ with the OECD, aiming at a green, transparent, and competitive growth.
