BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has affirmed that the country is fully prepared to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, October 12–18, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, with between 15,000 and 20,000 participants and accompanying delegates expected from around the world. BOT Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant said the meetings will welcome finance ministers, central bank governors, and leading economic and financial experts. The expected turnout would make the gathering one of the largest IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings held outside Washington, D.C.
Thai culture will feature throughout the event, including local cuisine for delegates and traditional textiles from different regions used at the venues. Chayawadee also encouraged the public to welcome international visitors and take pride in Thailand’s role as host. The BOT expects the meetings to provide economic opportunities for Thailand, including benefits for the tourism sector, allowing the country to demonstrate its role in international economic cooperation. (NNT)
