Secretary to FM @Chutintorn_Sam chaired Lunch Talk on "Thailand's #BRICS Partnership,“ emphasising Thailand’s readiness to elevate cooperation with #BRICS. Russian Amb. to TH and Brazilian CDA briefed participants about BRICS’s priorities, activities to raise awareness, and highlighted benefits for Thailand. (24 Feb 2025)
I'm delighted to learn that 🇹🇭 has been invited to start @oecd's accession discussions. A success and milestone in our diplomacy. Look forward to working with @MathiasCormann, OECD, and its members.
I am absolutely thrilled to announce the decision of the #OECD Council to open accession discussions with Thailand 🇹🇭.
After Indonesia 🇮🇩, Thailand 🇹🇭 becomes the second @OECD accession candidate country from Southeast Asia this year.
🗞️ For more info: https://t.co/fNyolk9gdg
🇹🇭VFM @SihasakPh attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2024 as representative of Thailand to deliver remarks to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Launch of the Southeast Asia Regional Program (SEARP), highlighting Thailand’s active engagement with SEARP, which has promoted cooperation between Southeast Asia & the OECD. He also presented Thailand’s policies in different fields to promote sustainable investment as means to achieve sustainable & inclusive economy during Session 1. (2 May 2024)
DPM/FM @drparnpreeb attended the Special Session w/ OECD council members to seek supports for starting accession process with TH and underscored TH’s readiness and determination in joining the OECD which will enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of TH’s economy and promote TH’s role in the global governance. (16 April 2024)
MFA hosted a briefing for embassies from #OECD countries to underscore TH’s readiness in becoming #OECD member which would enhance TH’s participation in international economic governance & increase its competitiveness; good governance; human capital; and green recovery. (12Mar24)
DPM/FM @drparnpreeb discussed with @MathiasCormann@OECD Secretary-General and informed of Thailand’s intention and readiness to apply for OECD membership. Such membership will be vital to improve standards of economy, good governance, education, and environment. (17 Jan 24)
#DYK? Despite similar acronyms, OSCE and OECD do not refer to the same thing!
OSCE➡️Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OECD➡️Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
@OSCE headquarters are in Vienna 🇦🇹, whereas @OECD headquarters are in Paris 🇫🇷!