Thailand has been honored to host the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, scheduled to take place on a grand scale from 12-18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
As the host, Thailand will welcome more than 15,000 government representatives, financial policymakers, and top CEOs from 191 countries to participate in this event.
Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed that this event marks a significant milestone for Thailand, as only three countries worldwide have been honored to host this meeting twice, the first time being in 1991.
This has drawn global attention to Thailand’s role as host, highlighting its conference organization, facilitation, showcasing local community strengths, and importantly, setting new global financial standards.
A key highlight from Vittaya Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, is Thailand’s outstanding secure and inclusive digital financial system.
Notable figures include 187 million mobile banking accounts in use, 27 billion PromptPay transactions annually, and the successful launch of cross-border QR payment services in several countries, enhancing transaction efficiency and convenience.
However, cybercrime and digital fraud remain major global concerns due to their economic impact.
For this meeting, the Bank of Thailand, together with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, designed the “Bangkok Blueprint,” a 12-point policy framework that countries can reference and adapt over the next 1-3 years to combat digital fraud.
This framework covers strong legal systems, prevention, detection, recovery, and international cooperation to comprehensively address cyber threats and financial scams.
The policy framework not only builds financial cyber resilience for the public but also supports vulnerable groups, including the elderly and SMEs, to access fair funding and credit.
Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, added regarding Thailand’s readiness as host,
stating that hosting this event offers Thailand a platform to showcase its identity and potential to the global audience.
Pillar 1: Digital and Artificial Intelligence Transition
Thailand can serve as a model for other countries in developing public digital infrastructure, including PromptPay, Cross-Border QR, and applying AI in delivering government and healthcare services.
Pillar 2: Expanding the Role of Medium-Sized Countries in a Divided World
Thailand aims to act as a bridge fostering international cooperation, highlighting its strength as a “Trusted Hub” for trade, finance, and investment in Asia, and promoting supply chains.
Pillar 3: Creating New Financial Architecture
This involves reforming financial architecture to support balanced adaptation and energy transition.
Pillar 4: Aging Society and the Longevity Economy
Transforming the challenges of an aging society into opportunities to drive economic growth and financial preparedness.
Thailand’s hosting is more than a short-term event; it has been elevated to a "national agenda" under the "Road to Thailand" campaign, inviting participation from the public, businesses, and individuals. This effort underscores Thailand’s readiness not only to meet future challenges but to lead sustainable transformation in the global economy.
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