BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand’s preparations for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings had drawn praise from the heads of both institutions, with around 18,000 participants expected, describing the gathering as an opportunity to restore international confidence in Thailand’s economic prospects.
Speaking on October 12 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Anutin said the World Bank president and IMF managing director had expressed satisfaction with preparations led by the Finance Ministry on behalf of the Thai government and people.
He said the scale of participation made the meetings a significant achievement for Thailand, bringing together international financial leaders and creating opportunities to attract investment and strengthen the country’s standing in global financial circles.
Anutin said Thailand was using the meetings to present its economic direction, fiscal and monetary policies, and the legacy of development principles associated with King Rama IX and continued under King Rama X.
An exhibition titled “The Royal Legacy: Empowering People, Building Resilience” was opened to introduce international delegates to the royal initiatives and development approaches that have helped Thailand navigate successive crises.
The government also planned to highlight its efforts against online scams, transnational crime, cybercrime and offences involving advanced technology. Anutin said financial and technology-related crime was affecting countries worldwide and that Thailand wanted to share its enforcement experience with international participants.
He described the meetings as a milestone in bringing Thailand back onto the radar of the global financial community and building confidence among international investors and financial institutions. (TNA)
