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Bangkok prepares to host global economic meetings this week

As the world deals with the economic repercussions of the energy bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, Thailand hosts the world's largest economic gathering: the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.

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Thailand's turn to shine

When Thailand first hosted the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in 1991, it was regarded as a strong contender to become the fifth "Asian tiger", ranking among the region's largest economies.

Thailand's turn to shine

When Thailand first hosted the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in 1991, it was regarded as a strong contender to become the fifth "Asian tiger", ranking among the region's largest economies.

BoT has high hopes for global summit

The Bank of Thailand expects the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok to lift foreign investor confidence in Thailand's economic stability, financial system and readiness to tackle emerging…

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