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Anutin urges global investors to ‘grow together’ with Thailand
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urges global investors to view Thailand as a long-term partner as it shifts towards skills, technology and future industries.
ICC urges Thailand to develop secondary cities for growth by John Denton, International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton said Thailand needs to allocate resources to other cities to unlock growth opportunities.
Fed Chief Warsh Takes Home Lessons of Unexpected Global Strength and Synchronised Rate Policy
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve chairman tells the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok he is struck by global resilience and a shared resolve to tame inflation
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.
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
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