Thailand to host 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok

Exam-focused facts from the 2 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Thailand will host the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in October 2026, its second time after 1991.
The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok is the official venue.
Over 15,000 participants from 191 countries are expected to attend.
Thailand’s official theme is 'Thailand's New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience'.
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand form the 'Thailand Planning Team' organising the event.
Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, visited Thailand in early March 2026.
The Ministry of Finance will recruit 200 student volunteers to support the meetings.