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The 28th KPI Congress 2026King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Thailand OECD Parliamentary Forum “OECD Accession and Exchanges of Best Practices”
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Congress day
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Time
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM (ICT)
Venue
Superior Banquet Room, B2 Floor, Parliament Building
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About the Congress

A forum for Thai parliamentarians and the OECD to exchange views and experience on Thailand’s accession.

The 28th King Prajadhipok’s Institute Congress, the Thailand OECD Parliamentary Forum: OECD Accession and Exchanges of Best Practices, brings parliamentarians and the OECD together to discuss Thailand’s accession process and to share good practice on governance and sustainable development.

  • Congress dayTuesday 24 November 2026, 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Associated events (by eligibility)Mon 23 Nov: Welcome Reception · Tue 24 Nov: Loy Krathong Cultural Dinner · Wed 25 Nov: Cultural and Historical Study Visit and Farewell Lunch
  • VenueSuperior Banquet Room, B2 Floor, Parliament Building (Sappaya-Sapasathan), Bangkok

Distinguished guests and keynote speakers

Honoured participants

H.E. Mr. Sophon Zaram, President of the National Assembly of Thailand

H.E. Mr. Sophon Zaram

President of the National Assembly of Thailand

Opening remarks at the Opening Ceremony

Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Mr. Mathias Cormann

Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Special Address

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Sereewatthanawut, Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Sereewatthanawut

Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok’s Institute

Panellist, “The OECD Journey”

Joined by OECD representatives, parliamentarians from other countries and academics throughout the day. See the programme for the full list.

Programme

23 – 25 November 2026

All times are Thailand time (UTC+7). The programme may be subject to change.

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  1. 23Nov

    Monday 23 November 2026

    Welcome Reception

    Open to: Speaker / panellist · President of the National Assembly · OECD member country delegate

  2. 6:00 PM– 8:30 PM
    Reception

    Welcome Reception

    Hosted by the Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok’s Institute.

  3. 24Nov

    Tuesday 24 November 2026

    The Congress · Superior Banquet Room, B2 Floor, Parliament Building

    Open to: All registered participants

  4. 8:45 AM– 9:10 AM
    Ceremony

    Special Programme for the President of the National Assembly and the Secretary-General of the OECD

    Discussions between the President of the National Assembly of Thailand and the Secretary-General of the OECD, followed by a photo session.

  5. 9:10 AM– 9:25 AM
    Ceremony

    Exchange of Perspectives

    The Secretary-General of the OECD and parliamentary representatives from various countries exchange perspectives on parliamentary cooperation with the OECD.

  6. 9:25 AM– 9:30 AM
    Ceremony

    Guest Book Signing

    The Secretary-General of the OECD, the President of the National Assembly, and parliamentary representatives sign the guest book.

  7. 9:30 AM– 9:40 AM
    Ceremony

    Opening Ceremony

    Opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Sophon Zaram, President of the National Assembly of Thailand.

  8. 9:40 AM– 9:55 AM
    Ceremony

    Special Address

    By Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD.

  9. 9:55 AM– 10:05 AM
    Ceremony

    Group Photo Session

    Distinguished guests are photographed in three groups.

    • Group 1: President of the National Assembly, President of the Senate, Secretary-General of the OECD, and Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok’s Institute
    • Group 2: Members of Group 1 together with Speakers and/or parliamentary representatives from other countries
    • Group 3: Members of Groups 1 & 2, together with distinguished guests
  10. 10:05 AM– 11:15 AM
    Panel

    Panel Discussion: “The OECD Journey: Past Experiences, Present Perspectives, Future Directions”

    Panellists
    • Ms. Gita Kothari — Director for Legal Affairs and OECD Accession Coordinator, OECD
    • Representatives from Member and candidate countries
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Sereewatthanawut — Secretary-General of King Prajadhipok’s Institute

    Moderator Mr. Benjamin Zawacki — Senior Programme Specialist, Regional Security, The Asia Foundation

  11. 11:15 AM– 11:30 AM
    Break

    Coffee Break

  12. 11:30 AM– 12:30 PM
    Visit

    Parliament Tour

  13. 12:30 PM– 1:30 PM
    Break

    Lunch

  14. 1:30 PM– 3:30 PM
    Panel

    Academic Breakout Sessions

  15. 1:30 PM– 2:30 PM

    Session 1: Governance and Inclusive Opportunities

    Focusing on good governance, anti-corruption, and anti-bribery to ensure equitable access to rights for all citizens.

    Panellists
    • Delegate from the OECD
    • Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, Member of the House of Representatives
    • Delegate from the Parliament of the Republic of Korea
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Finland
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Canada
    • Delegate from the Parliament of New Zealand

    Moderator Academic Specialist, King Prajadhipok’s Institute

  16. 2:30 PM– 3:30 PM

    Session 2: Climate and Environmental Change and a Just Transition

    Focusing on addressing climate and environmental challenges while ensuring social justice, accessibility, and avoiding undue burdens on individuals.

    Panellists
    • Delegate from the OECD
    • Dr. Veerapun Suvannamai, Member of the Senate
    • Mr. Romtham Khamnurak, Member of the House of Representatives
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Australia
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Costa Rica
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Japan
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Indonesia
    • Delegate from the Parliament of Azerbaijan

    Moderator Academic Specialist, King Prajadhipok’s Institute

  17. 6:30 PM– 9:00 PM
    Reception

    Loy Krathong Cultural Dinner

    Hosted by the President of the National Assembly.

    Open to: Speaker / panellist · President of the National Assembly · OECD member country delegate · Member of the House of Representatives · Senator · Embassy / diplomatic corps

  18. 25Nov

    Wednesday 25 November 2026

    Cultural and Historical Study Visit

    Open to: Speaker / panellist · President of the National Assembly · OECD member country delegate · KPI programme student (วกม.)

  19. 8:30 AM– 8:45 AM
    Assembly

    Distinguished guests arrive at the meeting point

  20. 9:00 AM– 11:30 AM
    Visit

    Historical and Cultural Landmarks

    • The Grand Palace
    • Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
    • The National Museum
  21. 11:45 AM– 1:00 PM
    Reception

    Farewell Lunch

    Hosted by the President of the Senate.

Who attends

Eligibility by participant type

The Congress on 24 November is open to every registered participant. Receptions and the study visit are open to the participant types below. When you choose your participant type on the form, the events you are eligible for appear automatically.

  • Mon 23 Nov Welcome Reception
  • Tue 24 Nov Congress
  • Tue 24 Nov Loy Krathong Dinner
  • Wed 25 Nov Study Visit + Lunch

Participant types

Speaker / panellist · President of the National Assembly · OECD member country delegate

  • Mon 23 Nov Welcome Reception
  • Tue 24 Nov Congress
  • Tue 24 Nov Loy Krathong Dinner
  • Wed 25 Nov Study Visit + Lunch

Participant types

Member of the House of Representatives · Senator · Embassy / diplomatic corps

  • Mon 23 Nov Welcome Reception
  • Tue 24 Nov Congress
  • Tue 24 Nov Loy Krathong Dinner
  • Wed 25 Nov Study Visit + Lunch

Participant types

KPI programme student (วกม.)

  • Mon 23 Nov Welcome Reception
  • Tue 24 Nov Congress
  • Tue 24 Nov Loy Krathong Dinner
  • Wed 25 Nov Study Visit + Lunch

Participant types

MOU partner organisation · Government official / agency · Independent agency · Academic · Media · Other

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Venue

Parliament Building Bangkok

Superior Banquet Room, B2 Floor, Parliament Building (Sappaya-Sapasathan), Bangkok

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