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Ministry of Finance & Bank of Thailand Unveil Strategic Vision for Thailand’s Economic Future
Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, delivered a keynote vision on “Unlocking the New Regional Growth Engine with Thailand's New Horizon.
07 Sep 2026
Prepared to Be Exceptional Hosts
Behind the scenes at the training session for student volunteers supporting Thailand as host of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
07 Sep 2026
Announcement of Selected Volunteers for the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026
Thank you to all applicants for your interest in serving as volunteers in support of the International Monetary Fund –World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026,
03 Aug 2026
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, chaired the second meeting of the National Commit...
Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, served as Vice Chair. The meeting was held at Phakdibodin Building, Government House.
27 Jul 2026
MOF-BOT Joint Press Conference on Thailand Readiness to Host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund...
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".
14 Jul 2026
Thailand is making intensive preparations to host the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
On 8 July 2026, representatives from the Fiscal Policy Office, the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and other relevant agencies participated in the first meeting of the Subcommittee on Substance for the preparation of the Annual Meetings.
08 Jul 2026
MOF and BOT Announce Top 5 Youth Winners Championing Economic Ideas for the New Era
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have announced the top five winners of the short clip contest, which serves as a unique platform for Thai youths to share their perspectives and creatively present ideas for public policies...
26 Jun 2026
Thailand Elevates Liaison Readiness to Highest Standard for 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Welcoming Delegat...
The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has successfully concluded the training program for Liaison Officers (LOs) ahead of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
24 Jun 2026
Highlights from the visit to Thailand by the Parliamentary Network of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Worl...
The Parliamentarians in the Field Program serves as a key platform that enables Members of Parliament from around the world to engage in on-the-ground learning and exchange real-world economic
23 Jun 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), together with the World Bank Group, organized a Media Workshop to enhance journal...
The workshop featured presentations by Mr. Nadhavudh Dharmasiri, Deputy Director of Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), Ministry of Finance and Ms. Chayawadee Chai-Anant, Assistant Governor of Corporate Relations and Spokesperson of the Bank of Thailand (BOT...
17 Jun 2026
Thailand Navigates Global Economic Volatility: Turning Crisis into Opportunity for New Horizons
During the Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, joined the global economic panel “The Debate on the Global Economy” alongside leading policymakers, including Dr. Kristalina Geo...
20 Apr 2026
Thailand Accelerates Investment Upgrade to Tackle Global Volatility and Drive Sustainable Growth
Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, shared his vision at the IMF Governor Talks during the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. He highlighted that Thailand’s economy still faces structural constraints, parti...
15 Apr 2026
Joint Press Release by the Ministry of Finance of Thailand, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund on...
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
04 Mar 2026
Latest Announcements for 2026 Annual Meetings
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the first meeting of the National Committee established to oversee preparations for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings
11 May 2026
The Prime Minister emphasized that the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings represent one of the world’s most significant economic and financial forums, comparable to a “financial and fiscal Olympics” that will place Thailand in the international spotlight. Thailand has been selected to host the Annual Meetings for the second time, making it one of only three countries in the world to have hosted the event twice.
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(Deadline Extended) Be Part of the Largest Global Event Ever Hosted by Thailand.
27 Feb 2026
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand have invited undergraduate students to apply to participate as volunteers in the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026, to be held from 12–18 October 2026 in Bangkok.
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The official Key Visual is inspired by the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience.”
27 Feb 2026
The Key Visual for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, to be held from 12–18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, conveys this theme through visual elements rich in symbolic meaning.
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(Deadline extended) A short video contest to showcase your ideas on a global stage at the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings
19 Feb 2026
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand are inviting youth aged 18–25 nationwide to take part in one of the world’s most significant economic platforms under the theme: “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience”
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