On 15 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the opening of the High-Level Discussion on the Forthcoming OECD International Development Co-operation Outlook, held during the Asia-DAC Dialogue on Development at Montien Hotel Surawong, Bangkok. On this occasion, the Vice Minister delivered opening remarks, underscoring Thailand’s readiness to play an active and constructive leadership role in international development co-operation by promoting South-South and Triangular Co-operation to achieve sustainable development.

The Asia-DAC Dialogue on Development was held from 15 to 16 October 2026 in Bangkok, marking the inaugural exchange between members of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (OECD DAC) and emerging development providers in Asia. The event was co-hosted by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), the OECD Development Co-operation Directorate (OECD DCD), the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). The Dialogue brought together over 180 participants, including representatives from OECD DAC member states, international organizations, and relevant Thai public and private sector agencies.