On 2 September 2026, Ms. Rujikorn Saengchantr, Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs, participated in a panel discussion entitled “Thailand’s Readiness in Acceding to the OECD” at the Thailand ADR Conference 2026, held under the theme “OECD Readiness Through Predictable Justice: The Strategic Role of ADR” at Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel.

The Director-General exchanged views with experts from academia and the legislative branch and provided an overview of the progress of Thailand’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is currently in the Technical Review phase involving 25 OECD Committees, as well as the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in supporting Thailand’s OECD readiness, particularly by enhancing legal predictability, efficient dispute resolution, and the rule of law. In addition, the Director-General referred to Thailand’s role in the development of international law, which complements the country’s efforts in raising its standards through the OECD accession process, including the candidature of Dr. Vilawan Mangklatanakul, Thailand’s incumbent member of the UN International Law Commission (ILC), for her re-election to the ILC for the term 2028 - 2032.

The Conference was organized by the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) and highlighted the role of ADR in promoting an efficient and predictable justice system and in strengthening Thailand’s economic and investment environment, thereby contributing to Thailand’s accession to the OECD. In sum, Thailand’s OECD accession is a national priority. The Government aims for Thailand to become an OECD Member by 2028 and attaches importance to the participation of all sectors in advancing the accession process.