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Southeast Asian Nations Pursue OECD Membership

Published Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Updated June 18

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Several Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand and Indonesia, are actively pursuing membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Thailand became a candidate country by June 2024 and officially launched its accession process in October.

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  • By June 2024, Thailand had become an OECD candidate country and officially launched its accession process in October.
  • Indonesia is also pursuing OECD membership, alongside Thailand.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article examines the motivations and implications of OECD membership for Southeast Asian economies, particularly Thailand and Indonesia, from a regional development and competitiveness perspective.

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