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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 Duty
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
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.
Thailand issues new airport rules on checked baggage inspections
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
From October 16, airport staff in Thailand can open checked bags flagged by security screening without passengers present, with inspections recorded.
Thailand and China discuss investment and action against online scams
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Thai and Chinese finance ministers discuss investment, future industries and efforts to track and block cross-border scam networks’ financial flows.
Thai fruit inspires dance at IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok on October 14
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
The Land of Prosperity mixes Thai dance and music with fresh fruit shared with IMF–World Bank delegates in Bangkok to showcase local culture
Thailand showcases sword fighting, war drums and Thai Fight at 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Sword displays, traditional drums and Thai Fight bouts introduce global finance delegates in Bangkok to Thailand’s martial arts and cultural traditions
CNN Richard Quest on Thailand's economy and AI bubble at CNN Global Perspective
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
CNN’s Richard Quest spoke with The Nation Thailand’s Franc Han Shih about Thailand’s economy. While Thailand attracts data centre investments, other countries in the region benefit from lower-cost supply chains.
Fatal shooting reported at elementary school in United States
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Bend police say an armed community member killed the teenage gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School, where a pupil and a teacher were critically injured.
Georgieva warns debt and AI deepen global economic divides
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank plenary in Bangkok, Kristalina Georgieva warns that 3.1% growth masks mounting debt, inflation and AI risks, calling for urgent reform.