Anutin to Preside Over National Planning Summit for 2026 IMF-World Bank Meetings
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
Thailand prepares to host over 15,000 global delegates for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, marking its second stint as host for the premier summit
Thailand, ASEAN Debt Under Scrutiny as IMF Flags Energy Shock Risk Across Asia-Pacific
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Thailand's public debt nears 66% of GDP as the IMF warns ASEAN economies to prioritise targeted fiscal support and hold off on rate cuts amid a deepening Middle East energy crisis
IMF: 12+ countries may seek new loans as war drives energy shock and supply disruptions
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says at least a dozen countries could request new loan programmes as Middle East war disruptions push up energy costs and strain supply chains, with demand for IMF support estimated at US$20-50bn.
IMF: Middle East war damage will outlast any peace deal
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says the Middle East war has cut global oil and LNG flows, lifted inflation risks and will drag on world growth even under the best-case scenario