Dr. Ekniti discusses with the IMF the preparations for Thailand's hosting of the IMF-WB meeting this October.
Dr. Ekniti held bilateral discussions with the IMF, affirming Thailand's prudent macroeconomic policies and announcing plans to proceed with preparations for the major IMF-WB Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok.
18 April 2569 Dr. Ekniti Nitithanpraphat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand I participated in bilateral discussions with... Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. Regarding Thailand's hosting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's annual meetings in 2026, a meeting was held on April 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C., USA, to discuss progress in preparations and key policies of Thailand.
The Deputy Prime Minister held discussions with the IMF Managing Director to confirm Thailand's readiness to host the 2569 Annual Meetings. Preparations for procurement and logistics are progressing steadily, underscoring Thailand's commitment to hosting the event as a world-class success.
Both sides also exchanged views on global economic trends amidst geopolitical uncertainties. Thailand reaffirmed its commitment to prudent and flexible macroeconomic policies to maintain economic stability and mitigate future risks.
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