Bangkok:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, is set to showcase Thailand's leadership on the international financial stage. He will participate in four major global forums and hold 30 bilateral meetings with key financial figures to bolster the Thai economy.
According to Thai News Agency, Ekniti will engage in a series of forums alongside prominent global financial leaders. His schedule includes participation in the 'Thai MOF Flagship Event Building Resilience in a Fragmented World' on October 13, 2026, where he will discuss economic resilience with Kristalina Georgieva of the IMF, Ajay Banga of the World Bank, and Rikka Purra, Finland's Finance Minister.
Later the same day, Ekniti will join the 'IMF APD Thailand Special Seminar Bangkok 1991-2026,' featuring discussions on Thailand's economic progress since hosting the first IMF-World Bank meeting in 1991. Participants include Kenji Okamura of the IMF and Krisana Srinivasan of the Asia and Pacific Region, IMF.
On October 15, 2026, Ekniti will take part in the 'IMF Flagship Global Debate,' addressing issues like public debt and AI disruption with international figures such as IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and Greek Minister Kyriakos Pierrakis.
Concluding his engagements, Ekniti will deliver remarks at the 'Bangkok Dialogue Notes' on October 17, 2026, summarizing Thailand's contributions to global economic discussions and emphasizing the need for continued international cooperation.
Additionally, Ekniti's bilateral meetings aim to strengthen international financial ties and explore opportunities for economic development and investment, reinforcing Thailand's position as a global economic connector.