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Anutin orders final push for IMF-World Bank meetings
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to accelerate preparations, with 77 days remaining before the Bangkok meetings
World Bank approves US$200m for Thailand solar, efficiency and carbon markets
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The World Bank Group has approved US$200 million for solar power, energy efficiency and carbon-market development across Thailand
Thailand to Showcase Economic Model at 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meeting
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Bangkok summit will showcase Thailand's economic model to delegates from 191 nations
Thai Heritage Threads and Flavours Head to World Stage
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
From Pattani batik to Doi Tung vanilla, Thailand's textiles and GI ingredients take centre stage at the 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings
Air pollution causes 6.7 million premature deaths as monitoring gaps persist
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Air pollution is linked to 6.7 million premature deaths and US$8.1 trillion in economic costs each year, yet major monitoring gaps persist.
Thailand remains in World Bank’s upper-middle-income category
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
With GNI per capita at US$7,690, Thailand remains below the high-income cut-off, while current growth rates could put Viet Nam ahead.
Cabinet approves World Bank loan for Koh Lanta and Songkhla bridges
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026
Cabinet approval covers a THB4.55 billion loan and THB129.30 million grant for the Ko Lanta and Songkhla Lake bridge projects.
IMF-World Bank 2026 puts Thailand on global investment stage
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand expects the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok to lift investor confidence, showcase its readiness and strengthen its global economic profile.
World Bank reclassifies Vietnam as an upper-middle-income economy
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2026
The reclassification follows a jump in GNI per capita to US$4,970, powered by exports and sustained growth, but does not change current lending status.
World Bank drops climate lending target amid US pressure
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
The World Bank will abandon its 45% climate lending target after US pressure, shifting focus to smart development and measurable outcomes