# Joint Press Release: Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, Bank of Thailand, and IMF on 2026 Annual Meetings Preparations

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/292288-joint-press-release-thailands-ministry-of-finance-bank-of-thailand-and-imf-on-2026-annual-meetings-preparations
- Published: 2026-03-08T09:25:00+07:00
- Author: SiamNews PR

**Thailand’s Ministry of Finance and IMF reviewed preparations for the 2026 Annual
Meetings, highlighting progress in logistics, security, and facilities at the Queen
Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.**

📅 **Event & Timing**: Thailand will host the **2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF 
and World Bank Group** from **October 12–18, 2026** at the Queen Sirikit National
Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok.

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🤝 **Organizers**: The **Ministry of Finance**, the **Bank of Thailand**, and the**
IMF** are jointly overseeing preparations.

🏗️ **Preparations**: Progress has been made in **logistics, construction, security,
and branding**, with strong coordination among stakeholders.

🌍 **Bangkok’s Role**: The QSNCC is praised as a **world-class facility**, reinforcing
Bangkok’s position as a **regional hub for international conferences**.

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Bangkok, Thailand — March 4, 2026: Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand,
and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the
2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host
from October 12–18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
The discussion brought together Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas; Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Finance; Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand;
and Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF.

The authorities and the IMF were very pleased with progress in many areas, including
construction, security, and branding. Preparations are advancing well, supported
by close coordination between all stakeholders. They praised the world-class facilities
at QSNCC, which stands ready to host the Meetings, and highlighted Bangkok’s role
as a leading regional hub for international conferences. The partnership between
the IMF and the authorities has been excellent and will ensure successful and impactful
meetings. The 2026 Annual Meetings will mark the second time Thailand hosts the 
Annual Meetings at QSNCC, following the 1991 Meetings.

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Dr. Nitithanprapas states that Thailand’s selection as the host country once again
represents an important opportunity for the nation. “Hosting the 2026 Annual Meetings
at the QSNCC, the venue built specifically for hosting 1991 Annual Meetings, symbolizes
not only Thailand’s significant progress made over the past 35 years but also its
continued role as a pillar of stability and a hub for global economic cooperation,”
Dr. Nitithanprapas said. “Importantly, Thailand is only the third country outside
of the United States to host this ‘Olympics of Finance’ more than once, further 
showcasing Thailand’s capacity to organize world-class events.”

**Source** : [https://www.bot.or.th/en/news-and-media/news/news-20260304.html](https://www.bot.or.th/en/news-and-media/news/news-20260304.html?rand=113190)