Bangkok:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a social event in anticipation of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, set to start tomorrow and run from October 12 to 18.
According to Thai News Agency, the event took place in the Bor Farang Rim Nam community, located in Chatuchak District, Bangkok. Key figures such as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Governor of the Bank of Thailand Mr. Witai Rattanagorn, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Mr. Nikorn Somklang, and Chairman of the Community Organization Development Institute Mr. Kobsak Pootrakul were present to welcome Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, along with over 150 IMF officials.
The IMF delegation collaborated with the Paper Ranger group to produce notebooks from recycled paper for children and youth. They also partnered with the SOS Foundation to distribute relief packages to vulnerable community groups. Additionally, the "Bor Farang Rim Nam Community Learning Center," a renovated 30-year-old building, was inaugurated, and digital equipment was donated to aid the education of children, youth, and community members.
Thailand is set to host the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the IMF and the World Bank Group. The preparations for this global conference involve coordination across various sectors, including venue and service arrangements, and extensive publicity throughout Bangkok with over 4,000 advertising screens. These efforts aim to promote Thailand's hosting capabilities and readiness to welcome international participants, showcasing the country's unique identity, culture, and pride.