On 16 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined a meeting between H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister, and H.E. Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on the occasion of his visit to Thailand to attend the IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Thai Government’s strong commitment to achieving OECD membership by 2028, emphasising that accession is not merely about becoming a member and complying with procedures and regulations. It represents Thailand’s commitment to aligning its standards with international ones and further strengthening confidence in the country. Meanwhile, the OECD Secretary-General commended Thailand’s strong determination and progress in the accession process and reaffirmed the OECD’s continued support. He also underscored that Thailand’s accession would represent not only a significant milestone for Thailand, but also an important step forward for the OECD as Thailand could play a constructive role in enhancing the OECD’s engagement with ASEAN and other regions.