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Bangkok police ban gatherings near IMF-World Bank meeting venues
Bangkok police ban gatherings near IMF-World Bank meeting venues
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Bangkok police have banned gatherings near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, One Bangkok Forum and 22 hotels from October 10 to 20 for IMF-World Bank meetings.Thai government orders strict checks on 1,203 elderly care facilities
Thai government orders strict checks on 1,203 elderly care facilities
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Inspectors have two months to check all care facilities for older people and those dependent on care, focusing on premises, safety and service standards.TMD advisory No 9 warns 5 Thai provinces of very heavy rain on October 11
TMD advisory No 9 warns 5 Thai provinces of very heavy rain on October 11
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Bangkok faces heavy rain on October 11, while southern Thailand remains under warning through October 13, with flooding and landslides possible.Bangkok police name 5 areas to avoid on October 12–18
Bangkok police name 5 areas to avoid on October 12–18
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Bangkok government staff will work from home on October 12, 14 and 15, with a special holiday on October 16 to ease IMF–World Bank meeting traffic.Heavy rain hits southern Thailand as western reservoirs reach 96%
Heavy rain hits southern Thailand as western reservoirs reach 96%
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Thailand reports 137mm of rain in Yala and 126mm in Phetchaburi. Western reservoirs are 96% full as authorities accelerate drainage in the Bang Pakong basin.Reuters highlights Thai resilience 29 years after 1997 crisis
Reuters highlights Thai resilience 29 years after 1997 crisis
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Thailand prepares to attract high-tech investment at IMF–World Bank meetings on October 12–18 after Fitch revised its credit outlook to stable.Bangkok air quality remains good as Chatuchak records highest PM2.5
Bangkok air quality remains good as Chatuchak records highest PM2.5
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Bangkok's PM2.5 averaged 20.3 µg/m³ on October 11, below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard. All six zones were rated good, with Chatuchak recording the highest reading at 27.3 µg/m³.Ekniti to speak at four major IMF–World Bank panels on October 13–17
Ekniti to speak at four major IMF–World Bank panels on October 13–17
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Ekniti Nitithanprapas is also due to join four panels with global financial leaders on Thailand’s growth, economic resilience and global risks.Singapore air quality deteriorates due to Indonesian forest fires
Singapore air quality deteriorates due to Indonesian forest fires
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
IQAir reports an air quality index of 216 in Singapore as haze obscures landmarks and raises concerns over outdoor Formula 1 entertainment.Taiwan defends peace and freedom as Beijing condemns Lai's speech
Taiwan defends peace and freedom as Beijing condemns Lai's speech
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan wants peace but will not give up its freedom and calls for respect for its people's right to exist, as Beijing condemns his National Day speech.