BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s national police leadership reviewed security arrangements for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, with attention to protecting international delegates, managing traffic and handling public demonstrations during the high-profile gathering in Bangkok.
The review meeting was chaired by National Police Commissioner-General Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma on October 16 at the CCOC meeting room in the Tobacco Museum in Bangkok. Senior police commanders and relevant officials attended to assess security, traffic management and public health arrangements for the international meetings, which concluded on October 18.
Pol. Gen. Samran thanked officers for their dedication and efforts to help Thailand host the global financial gathering. He instructed police units to follow their assigned operational plans, maintain professional standards and carry out their duties courteously and efficiently.
Particular attention was given to protecting visiting national leaders and their spouses while ensuring security across designated areas. The police chief also stressed the importance of officers maintaining a professional appearance and adapting their response to the circumstances they faced.
Traffic management around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center was another major priority. With some roads closed during the meetings, officers were instructed to manage vehicle and pedestrian access, prevent congestion and respond promptly to changing traffic conditions.
Police were also told to provide regular public information about road closures, restricted periods and alternative routes to help residents and commuters plan their journeys and minimize disruption.
Regarding public demonstrations, Pol. Gen. Samran directed police units to prepare appropriate deployment plans and manage situations proportionately, with minimal impact on the public. Officers were instructed to comply with the law, operational procedures and international standards, while avoiding unnecessary violence. Demonstrators were also asked to follow Thailand’s Public Assembly Act and police instructions.
The meeting also addressed the welfare of officers assigned to the operation, particularly those injured while on duty. Pol. Gen. Samran presented financial assistance to Police Sergeant Major Korrawat Thapthimhom, who was injured during duty on October 15.
The review highlighted the range of responsibilities involved in hosting the international meetings, from protecting visiting leaders and maintaining public order to keeping Bangkok’s roads moving during a major international event.
