Bangkok:Thailand is gearing up to host the IMF-World Bank 2026, marking a significant opportunity for the Thai economy on the global financial stage.
According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, is set to showcase Thailand's leading role in international finance by participating in four major forums. These events will include 30 bilateral meetings with key financial figures to bolster Thailand's position as a trusted connector in the global community.
On October 13, 2026, Mr. Ekniti will take part in 'Thai MOF Flagship Event Building Resilience in a Fragmented World,' alongside notable figures such as Kristalina Georgieva of the IMF and Ajay Banga of the World Bank. This panel aims to address economic resilience strategies amid current global economic challenges.
Later that day, Mr. Ekniti will also join the 'IMF APD Thailand Special Seminar Bangkok 1991-2026,' reflecting on Thailand's economic progress since the first IMF-World Bank meeting in 1991. The seminar will feature discussions with key economists and policymakers on driving future economic growth.
On October 15, Mr. Ekniti will participate in the 'IMF Flagship Global Debate' to discuss global economic issues like public debt and AI disruptions with international leaders, including Kristalina Georgieva and Aliko Dangote.
The conference will conclude on October 17, with Mr. Ekniti delivering closing remarks at the 'Bangkok Dialogue Notes,' emphasizing Thailand's key messages and policy initiatives to the global community.
Throughout the conference, Mr. Ekniti's bilateral meetings will focus on strengthening economic cooperation, exchanging crisis management policies, and opening new investment opportunities, thereby enhancing Thailand's global economic connectivity.