(Bangkok, 6th) — According to Thai media reports, Nattapong, Deputy Secretary-General of Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council, recently led a delegation to Paris, France, to attend the Economic and Development Review Committee meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to review the "2025 Thailand Economic Survey Report." The meeting was held at the OECD headquarters and was also attended by Thailand's Ambassador to Paris, Saran, and embassy staff.
At the meeting, the OECD made four main policy recommendations to the Thai side. First, strengthen fiscal discipline and improve the efficiency of revenue collection. The OECD recommended that Thailand enhance fiscal sustainability in both the short and medium term, improve the tax system and budget expenditure mechanism, and establish a sound fiscal foundation to support the country’s long-term development.
Second, enhance productivity and national competitiveness. The report calls on Thailand to promote investment and trade facilitation, strengthen the role of state enterprises, improve competition law and anti-corruption mechanisms, and accelerate human capital development by improving the quality of vocational education to meet the needs of emerging industries.
Third, respond to the climate crisis and enhance social resilience. The OECD recommends that Thailand improve disaster management and early warning systems, invest in climate-resilient infrastructure, advance the achievement of carbon neutrality goals, and simultaneously support the green transformation of agriculture, fisheries, and tourism, while improving pollution control and recycling systems.
Fourth, reform the informal economy to promote stable employment. The report points out that Thailand should enhance workforce quality through education and skills training, expand social security coverage, and simplify tax procedures and administrative regulations for SMEs, encouraging businesses to enter the formal sector.
It is reported that the "Thailand Economic Survey and Evaluation Report" is an important step for Thailand toward joining the OECD. It will help Thailand learn from the advanced experience of member countries and promote sustainable economic and social development.
In addition, the NESDC delegation also held consultations with relevant OECD working groups to revise the draft report, ensuring it aligns with meeting conclusions and committee opinions, and preparing for the official press release. This move is seen as a key stage in Thailand’s accession process and also provides international experience and professional support for its policy-making.
Second, enhance productivity and national competitiveness. The report calls on Thailand to promote investment and trade facilitation, strengthen the role of state enterprises, improve competition law and anti-corruption mechanisms, and accelerate human capital development by improving the quality of vocational education to meet the needs of emerging industries.
Third, respond to the climate crisis and enhance social resilience. The OECD recommends that Thailand improve disaster management and early warning systems, invest in climate-resilient infrastructure, advance the achievement of carbon neutrality goals, and simultaneously support the green transformation of agriculture, fisheries, and tourism, while improving pollution control and recycling systems.
Fourth, reform the informal economy to promote stable employment. The report points out that Thailand should enhance workforce quality through education and skills training, expand social security coverage, and simplify tax procedures and administrative regulations for SMEs, encouraging businesses to enter the formal sector.
It is reported that the "Thailand Economic Survey and Evaluation Report" is an important step for Thailand toward joining the OECD. It will help Thailand learn from the advanced experience of member countries and promote sustainable economic and social development.
In addition, the NESDC delegation also held consultations with relevant OECD working groups to revise the draft report, ensuring it aligns with meeting conclusions and committee opinions, and preparing for the official press release. This move is seen as a key stage in Thailand’s accession process and also provides international experience and professional support for its policy-making.