The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand jointly proclaimed Thailand’s readiness to host the “2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group”.
This premier global economic and financial forum—often referred to as the “Olympics of Finance” —will take place on 12–18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok. Over 15,000 delegates from 191 countries, including global policymakers, economists, government representatives, private sector executives, and members of the media, will gather to discuss the future of the global economy. This marks a historic return after Thailand set a milestone with its successful and prestigious debut as host in 1991.
Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stated that hosting this summit is a major opportunity to deliver tangible benefits to Thailand and its citizens. It will stimulate the economy, elevate Thailand’s global credibility, and internationally showcase local community capabilities under the concept of “Empowering Community: From Local to Global.
As host, Thailand has introduced the core theme: “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience.” This theme aligns with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), a paradigm which promotes a balanced, sustainable, resilient, and people-centric development framework.
In driving policy on the global stage, the Thai government has linked its vision and fiscal policies to address today’s challenges, building economic strength and readiness to cope with changes across all dimensions. This is achieved through four pillars that represent key strategic issues currently being addressed by countries worldwide, comprising:
- Digital and AI Transformation for Inclusive and Resilient Growth: Thailand stands ready to serve as a model for other nations in developing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), highlighting success stories like PromptPay and Cross-Border QR payments, as well as the integration of data and AI to optimize public services and healthcare policies with precision.
- Building Resilience in a Fragmented World: Showcasing Thailand’s potentials as a “Trusted Hub” for trade, finance, and investment in Asia, while promoting highly resilient supply chains and innovative forms of international cooperation.
- Building a New Financial Architecture for Climate Adaptation: Championing the reform of global financial structures to support equitable energy transitions and climate adaptation.
- Demographic Change and the Longevity Economy: Turning the challenges of an aging society into economic opportunities and robust financial preparedness.
Source : https://www.bot.or.th/en/news-and-media/news/news-20260714.html
