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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.Thailand issues new airport rules on checked baggage inspections
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.Thai fruit inspires dance at IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok on October 14
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 cultureThailand showcases sword fighting, war drums and Thai Fight at 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings
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 traditionsCNN Richard Quest on Thailand's economy and AI bubble at CNN Global Perspective
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
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
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.Assembly of the Poor marches towards Bangkok IMF–World Bank venue with six demands on October 16
Assembly of the Poor marches towards Bangkok IMF–World Bank venue with six demands on October 16
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Protesters call for debt cancellation, progressive taxes and accountable central banks as police guard the IMF–World Bank meetings venue in Bangkok.