The Ministry of Finance led an IMF delegation to visit Bang Lamphu Museum in preparation for the IMF-World Bank major summit in 2569.
Dr. Ekniti, Minister of Finance, led the IMF delegation on a tour of the beautiful Chao Phraya River and the Bang Lamphu Museum, showcasing Thailand's readiness and soft power, highlighting Thai identity, to host the upcoming major conference. IMF-World Bank 2026
Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Accompanied by the Director of the Fiscal Policy Office and the management team. Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The delegation visited Thailand to assess its readiness to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, which will be held in Bangkok this October.
The group was taken on a boat tour to admire the beauty along both banks of the Chao Phraya River and visited historical sites along Phra Athit Road. They visited the Bang Lamphu Museum, considered an important educational center in Bangkok, which is under the care of the Treasury Department and located near Phra Sumen Fort on Phra Athit Road.
This visit reflects Thailand's readiness, not only in hosting world-class conferences, but also in its potential to showcase its unique identity, culture, and the charm of the Thai community, accumulated over many years, to an international audience and create a lasting impression of Thai culture.
