Thailand Joins the Open Government Partnership
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the government of the Kingdom of Thailand officially joins the Open Government Partnership (OGP), becoming the newest member of the global coalition of more than 70 countries, more than 150 local governments, and thousands of civil society organizations committed to building open, resilient, and prosperous societies.
By submitting a formal letter of intent and endorsing the Open Government Declaration, Thailand has stated its readiness to work alongside civil society to co-create ambitious reforms. As an OGP member, and tenth country in Asia and the Pacific, to join the Partnership, Thailand will now begin developing its first national open government action plan through a participatory, multi-stakeholder process.
“We are delighted to welcome Thailand to the Open Government Partnership,” said Aidan Eyakuze, CEO of OGP. “By joining OGP, Thailand will tap into a global network for democratic innovation, a community that also includes parliamentary reformers, private sector institutions, academic hubs, grassroots activists, and justice sector leaders. We are eager to support reformers in Thailand’s government and civil society community as they work on their first action plan to build stronger, more prosperous societies that respect and respond to the needs of all people.”
“The Kingdom of Thailand intends to actively leverage the OGP platform to deepen cooperation with governments and civil society organizations in advancing reforms that promote openness, transparency, and accountability,” reads the Government’s Letter of Intent. “Thailand also looks forward to benefiting from the exchange of best practices and mutual learning with fellow OGP members.”
Civil society organizations in Thailand also welcomed the announcement. “Thailand’s decision to join OGP opens an important new chapter for civic engagement in our country,” said Associate Professor Torplus Yomnak, Co-founder HAND Social Enterprise/Director, Knowledge hub for Regional Anti-Corruption (KRAC)/Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University. “OGP provides a platform where civil society and government can co-create meaningful reforms grounded in transparency and accountability. We are eager to work together to ensure the voices of communities across Thailand shape these priorities.”
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Gladys Estela Riveros Rojas Reply
La decisión de Tailandia de unirse a la OGP abre un nuevo e importante capítulo para la participación cívica en nuestro país», (SIC)
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Evangeline Rodriguez Reply
This is a welcome and timely development for the region. Thailand joining the Open Government Partnership signals an important commitment to transparency, accountability, and meaningful civic participation.
As OGP emphasizes co-creation, I hope Thailand’s first action plan will actively include grassroots voices, especially Indigenous Peoples, women, rural communities, and other historically underrepresented sectors. Open government is strongest when reforms are not only policy-driven, but community-shaped.
This membership is also an opportunity for Southeast Asian countries to learn from one another on participatory governance, anti-corruption efforts, and protection of civic space. Wishing Thailand a truly inclusive and action-oriented OGP journey.