{"id":47944,"date":"2026-01-27T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/ogpnews270169\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:53:57","slug":"ogpnews270169","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/ogpnews270169\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand has officially become a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45307\" style=\"width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udce3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tba\/1\/16\/1f4e3.png\"> On the 27th of January, Thailand officially became a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This milestone marks the result of more than seven years of continuous efforts. Currently, OGP has over 70 member countries worldwide, and Thailand has joined as the 12th member in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the country\u2019s advancement toward international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is OGP<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2753\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4c\/1\/16\/2753.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OGP or the Open Government Partnership is a multilateral international initiative that focuses on \u201copen government,\u201d encouraging citizens to participate and collaborate with the public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfaf\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb0\/1\/16\/1f3af.png\"> Benefits of OGP Membership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7a\/1\/16\/31_20e3.png\" alt=\"1\ufe0f\u20e3\"> Transparency: Promoting the disclosure of information and improving public access to government operations<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t99\/1\/16\/32_20e3.png\" alt=\"2\ufe0f\u20e3\"> Participation: Strengthening public participation in developing public policies in collaboration with the government<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tb8\/1\/16\/33_20e3.png\" alt=\"3\ufe0f\u20e3\"> Public Accountability: Enhancing the responsibility of public officials to perform their duties effectively and achieve concrete results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/te0\/1\/16\/1f31f.png\"> Thailand\u2019s Next Steps as an OGP Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\"> Driving open government reforms concretely and practically<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\"> Strengthening anti-corruption prevention and enforcement<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\"> Reinforcing the justice system to be more effective<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\"> Ensuring transparent and accountable budget management<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\"> Creating space for citizens and all sectors to participate in the policymaking process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Becoming an OGP member is not the end, but rather \u201cthe beginning\u201d for building an open, citizen-centered government that promotes equality and grows together with society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2d\/1\/16\/1f4cd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\"> Learn more and be part of the change at: <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opengovpartnership.org\/news\/thailand-joins-the-open-government-partnership\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSlnU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0M1RQSmN5T3d4ZWt5ODhYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnlb9ozuvCUVj6I6beTxjDHzinSRArXNRH7Fxli3lUSMYkbeFQnNtkjtEvp1_aem_eCxWI8kQLXANEUwx8KM4Jg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https:\/\/www.opengovpartnership.org\/news\/thailand-joins-the-open-government-partnership\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSlnU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0M1RQSmN5T3d4ZWt5ODhYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnlb9ozuvCUVj6I6beTxjDHzinSRArXNRH7Fxli3lUSMYkbeFQnNtkjtEvp1_aem_eCxWI8kQLXANEUwx8KM4Jg<\/a><br><br><a 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This milestone marks the result of more than seven years of continuous efforts. Currently, OGP has over 70 member countries worldwide, and Thailand has joined as the 12th member in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the country\u2019s advancement toward international standards. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is OGP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OGP or the Open Government Partnership is a multilateral international initiative that focuses on \u201copen government,\u201d encouraging citizens to participate and collaborate with the public sector. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Benefits of OGP Membership &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Transparency: Promoting the disclosure of information and improving public access to government operations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participation: Strengthening public participation in developing public policies in collaboration with the government&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Accountability: Enhancing the responsibility of public officials to perform their duties effectively and achieve concrete results &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thailand\u2019s Next Steps as an OGP Member &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Driving open government reforms concretely and practically&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strengthening anti-corruption prevention and enforcement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reinforcing the justice system to be more effective&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring transparent and accountable budget management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Creating space for citizens and all sectors to participate in the policymaking process &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Becoming an OGP member is not the end, but rather \u201cthe beginning\u201d for building an open, citizen-centered government that promotes equality and grows together with society. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Learn more and be part of the change at: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https:\/\/www.opengovpartnership.org\/news\/thailand-joins-the-open-government-partnership\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSlnU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0M1RQSmN5T3d4ZWt5ODhYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnlb9ozuvCUVj6I6beTxjDHzinSRArXNRH7Fxli3lUSMYkbeFQnNtkjtEvp1_aem_eCxWI8kQLXANEUwx8KM4Jg &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;https:\/\/www.opengovpartnership.org\/news\/thailand-joins-the-open-government-partnership\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSlnU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0M1RQSmN5T3d4ZWt5ODhYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnlb9ozuvCUVj6I6beTxjDHzinSRArXNRH7Fxli3lUSMYkbeFQnNtkjtEvp1_aem_eCxWI8kQLXANEUwx8KM4Jg #OGP#OGPThailand#OpenGovernment#OPDC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":47948,"parent":0,"menu_order":26,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-47944","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47944"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47954,"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47944\/revisions\/47954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.opdc.go.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}