Bangkok:Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, is preparing to showcase Thailand's leadership on the global financial stage. He plans to participate in four major international forums, engaging in 30 bilateral meetings with key financial figures, to bolster economic opportunities and reinforce Thailand’s position as a trusted connector in the global community.
According to Thai News Agency, Ekniti will join a panel discussion at the 'Thai MOF Flagship Event Building Resilience in a Fragmented World' on October 13, 2026. This event will feature prominent figures such as Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. The discussion will focus on strategies for economic resilience amidst global economic uncertainties.
Later on the same day, Ekniti will participate in the 'IMF APD Thailand Special Seminar Bangkok 1991-2026,' reflecting on Thailand's economic progress since hosting the first IMF-World Bank meeting in 1991. This seminar will feature influential economists and aim to devise strategies for advancing Thailand's economy into the new industrial era.
On October 15, 2026, Ekniti will take part in the 'IMF Flagship Global Debate Discussing Major Issues and the Future of the Global Economy.' The debate will address critical challenges such as public debt, energy volatility, and AI-induced technological disruptions.
Concluding his participation, Ekniti will deliver remarks at the 'Bangkok Dialogue Notes' on October 17, 2026, summarizing Thailand's key messages and advocating for continued international cooperation, aligning with Thailand’s future role as a "trusted connector."
These forums and bilateral meetings are strategic opportunities for Thailand to enhance economic relations and foster investment and development, thereby strengthening its global economic network.