Bangkok:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted a social event prior to the upcoming 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, scheduled to take place from October 12-18.
According to Thai News Agency, the event, held at the Bor Farang Rim Nam community in Chatuchak District, was attended by key figures including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Governor of the Bank of Thailand Witai Rattanagorn, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Nikorn Somklang, and Chairman of the Community Organization Development Institute Kobsak Pootrakul. They welcomed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and over 150 IMF officials.
The IMF delegation collaborated with the Paper Ranger group to create notebooks from recycled paper for children and youth. They also teamed up with the SOS Foundation to provide relief packages to vulnerable groups in the community. Additionally, they inaugurated the Bor Farang Rim Nam Community Learning Center, which was renovated from a 30-year-old building and donated digital equipment to support community learning.
Thailand is preparing to welcome international participants to the 2026 Annual Meeting. Extensive preparations include coordination and venue arrangements, as well as publicity efforts across Bangkok, utilizing over 4,000 advertising screens. These efforts aim to promote the conference and showcase Thailand’s culture and pride on the international stage.