PHUKET: Phuket has prepared 70 temporary shelters capable of accommodating 27,720 people as authorities step up flood preparations, with 66 flood-prone locations identified across the island.
PHUKET: Phuket has prepared 70 temporary shelters capable of accommodating 27,720 people as authorities step up flood preparations, with 66 flood-prone locations identified across the island.
BANGKOK – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand has urged the public to verify information before sharing it online, warning that false stories about Israeli nationals in the country can fuel fear, deepen misunderstandings and unfairly harm communities. In a video published on 16 October, Rami Teplitskiy, deputy chief of mission at the embassy, addressed several […]
BANGKOK — 16 October 2026, Protesters opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended their rally, after issuing six demands calling for debt cancellation, greater public oversight of government borrowing and economic policies that prioritise people and the environment. The People’s Network Against World Bank-IMF read out a statement outlining the demands from […]
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Ekannit Nitithatthaprasat highlighted the ‘Nok Grasib’ AI project at the IMF–World Bank meetings, showing how simple AI can help small traders access loans. He praised the country’s fiscal discipline, promoted the Bangkok Blueprint to combat scammers, and noted international praise from the World Bank president and the Federal Reserve chairman. Ekannit urged Thailand to leverage its place in the global AI supply chain to invest in workforce development and future growth.
Thailand successfully hosted the IMF–World Bank summit with representatives from 191 countries, receiving praise for its logistics, infrastructure, and economic stability. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the event will be leveraged into economic opportunities, income, welfare, and jobs for Thai citizens, and highlighted support for Thailand's upcoming OECD membership. He characterized the expected growth as exponential, driven by business matchings and cooperation agreements stemming from the conference.
Phayong Sriwichit of the Thai Bankers Association said hosting the AM 2026 conference gave Thailand three key benefits: learning from global leaders, sharing Thai insights, and building cross‑sector ties. He urged turning the gains into concrete action through public‑private frameworks like Resilient Thailand and ASEAN dialogue to avoid a one‑off event.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Sukchai Chommongkol attended the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul unveiled Thailand’s new vision ‘Thailand’s New Horizon: Empowering People, Building Resilience.’ The event highlighted Thailand’s role as a global connector and outlined plans to boost trade, investment and climate resilience through ASEAN and international cooperation.
Members of the Poor People's Assembly held a peaceful rally at Bangkok’s Asok Intersection on October 16, 2069, issuing six demands aimed at reforming Thailand’s economic policies and opposing the upcoming IMF‑World Bank meeting. The demonstrators called for debt relief, greater transparency on foreign loans, an end to corporate subsidies, progressive taxation, a democratic central bank, and a policy focus on people and the environment over GDP. The gathering ended orderly at 16:25 after speeches, meals, songs and symbolic activities.
A customer of the Government Savings Bank's Maliwan branch in Khon Kaen won the top prize of 10 million baht in the special one-year savings lottery draw on 16 October 2069. The bank announced the win via its GSB Society Facebook page and said the prize will be deposited into the winner's linked call deposit account the following day. Prize winnings are tax-free, and the bank encourages the public to keep saving for a chance to win.
Siam Piwat hosted the Official Spouse Programme for the IMF‑World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 at Iconsiam in Bangkok, welcoming over 100 spouses of finance ministers and central bank governors. The event featured Thai cultural exhibitions, traditional dance performances, and a four‑region gastronomic experience that highlighted the nation’s soft power. It underscored Thailand’s readiness to serve as a regional hub for global finance and tourism.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled three policies to boost confidence and connect global capital to the Thai stock market. Speaking at the Bloomberg Global Policy Series 2026, SEC Secretary-General Poranong Bulsatrakul said the initiatives include a personal savings account scheme, a pathway for BOI-promoted firms to list, and preparations for tokenization. The measures aim to strengthen the domestic market while improving its integration with worldwide financial systems.
