12/06/2026
Thailand is at a crucial turning point in its economic and social development, as the country faces intensifying economic competition, shifting global geopolitics and the need to restructure for the modern economy.
One of the government’s key missions is to secure Thailand’s membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, by 2028.
Although many may view the OECD simply as an international economic organisation made up largely of developed economies, Thailand sees accession as a “historic opportunity” to raise standards of governance, improve regulations and restore confidence among global investors.
The issue was discussed in depth at the Thailand Rule of Law Leadership Forum 2026: Competitiveness and OECD Readiness, which brought together policymakers, academics and business leaders to exchange views on Thailand’s future under OECD standards.
Participants shared the view that the “rule of law” would be central to determining Thailand’s competitiveness over the next decade.
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