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Thailand targets trade and tourism gains at IMF–World Bank meetings
Thailand targets trade and tourism gains at IMF–World Bank meetings
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Suphajee highlights expected spending by an estimated 20,000 visitors and plans talks with Swiss representatives and the World Trade Organization chief.Krungsri completes full takeover of SFinance in Vietnam
Krungsri completes full takeover of SFinance in Vietnam
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Krungsri has acquired the remaining 50% of Vietnam’s SFinance, giving the Thai bank full ownership of the consumer finance company.Tesla unveils Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, production set for 2028
Tesla unveils Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, production set for 2028
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, sub-one-second acceleration and production scheduled to begin in 2028.Fed chair Warsh praises Thailand’s IMF–World Bank hosting
Fed chair Warsh praises Thailand’s IMF–World Bank hosting
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Anutin and Fed chair Kevin Warsh discussed Thai–US trade talks and government stability in Bangkok, according to Thailand’s government spokesmanAnutin urges global investors to ‘grow together’ with Thailand
Anutin urges global investors to ‘grow together’ with Thailand
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urges global investors to view Thailand as a long-term partner as it shifts towards skills, technology and future industries.Fed Chief Warsh Takes Home Lessons of Unexpected Global Strength and Synchronised Rate Policy
Fed Chief Warsh Takes Home Lessons of Unexpected Global Strength and Synchronised Rate Policy
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve chairman tells the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok he is struck by global resilience and a shared resolve to tame inflationGULF Reinforces THB 100 Million Fund to Honor Thailand’s Defenders
GULF Reinforces THB 100 Million Fund to Honor Thailand’s Defenders
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Provides THB 2 Million to Soldiers Injured in the Line of DutyIMF–World Bank chair backs AI to drive growth amid global risks
IMF–World Bank chair backs AI to drive growth amid global risks
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the 2026 IMF–World Bank plenary in Bangkok, chairman Carlos Carvallo Spalding highlights AI’s potential to drive growth and innovation amid rising debt and global risks.OECD chief backs Thailand’s membership drive, sees 2028 target within reach
OECD chief backs Thailand’s membership drive, sees 2028 target within reach
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann backs Thailand’s accession drive and says its reform progress puts the government’s 2028 membership target within reach.World Bank warns of projected 800m jobs gap for young people
World Bank warns of projected 800m jobs gap for young people
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga warned of an 800 million jobs gap and called for more private capital.