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IMF chief praises Thailand as IMF–World Bank host and invites delegates to explore and spend locally
IMF chief praises Thailand as IMF–World Bank host and invites delegates to explore and spend locally
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Kristalina Georgieva encourages IMF–World Bank delegates to explore Thailand and spend locally as Ekniti thanks her for supporting the economyFed chair to join IMF’s “Managing Director’s Fireside Chat with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh” in Bangkok at 10.30am on October 16
Fed chair to join IMF’s “Managing Director’s Fireside Chat with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh” in Bangkok at 10.30am on October 16
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Kevin Warsh meets Thailand’s central bank governor before joining IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva for a discussion on the global economy in BangkokBangkok and three regions face 60% thundershower coverage
Bangkok and three regions face 60% thundershower coverage
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Parts of Thailand’s lower North, Central region, East and South face flash-flood risks, while storm waves may exceed two metres.Japan to provide financial support for New York semiconductor plant
Japan to provide financial support for New York semiconductor plant
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Japan’s industry minister highlights gains for AI competitiveness and economic security, with smaller supply chain businesses also expected to benefit.IMF–World Bank talks highlight AI opportunities and fiscal risks
IMF–World Bank talks highlight AI opportunities and fiscal risks
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
On day four of the 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, experts warn of fragile growth, AI risks and debt pressures as protesters demand a voice.Queen Sirikit MRT station to close for 7 hours on October 16
Queen Sirikit MRT station to close for 7 hours on October 16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok faces road closures on Ratchadaphisek and outbound Ploen Chit on October 16 for the IMF–World Bank meetings, with possible bus diversions.Safe, Sustainable, Extraordinary: Thailand's New Tourism Promise
Safe, Sustainable, Extraordinary: Thailand's New Tourism Promise
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool says safety, sustainability and Thai-ness will shape a quality-first strategy for travellers, investors and studentsCentral and eastern Thailand forecast to see isolated heavy rain
Central and eastern Thailand forecast to see isolated heavy rain
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Residents are urged to watch for flash floods and runoff, while mariners are warned of waves above 2 metres in thundershowers.Can a Shot of Ginger Change Your Morals? A Monk on Awareness and the Body
Can a Shot of Ginger Change Your Morals? A Monk on Awareness and the Body
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Neuroscience shows the body shapes our emotions. Mingyur Rinpoche, once crippled by panic attacks, says awareness is the way to befriend fearIMF warns of widening economic gaps amid an AI investment boom
IMF warns of widening economic gaps amid an AI investment boom
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that global growth of 3.1% is fragile as Thailand pursues investment and reform.