Thailand Ready to Welcome 191 Countries to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group

BANGKOK , Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Financ e and the Bank of Thailand j ointly proclaimed Th ailand's readiness to host the "2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group" . This premier global economic and financ ial forum—often referred to as the "Olympics of Finance"—will take place on 12–18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok. Over 15,000 delegates from 191 countries, including global policymakers, economists, government representatives, private sector executives, and members of the media, will gather to discuss the future of the global economy. This marks a historic return after Thailand set a milestone with its successful and prestigious debut as host in 1991.