Thailand's Ministry of Finance will host two high level panels during the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings, held in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 18. The events will address how economies can respond to geopolitical fragmentation while remaining open and connected, and how the financial sector can mobilize investment for a resilient green economy. The Oct. 13 panel will examine policy responses to geopolitical polarization and opportunities for practical international cooperation. Participants include Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Finnish Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Riikka Purra. The Oct. 16 panel will focus on financing the green transition, climate adaptation and stronger local economies and communities. It will consider cooperation among governments, financial institutions, multilateral development banks and other stakeholders, with speakers including World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer Paschal Donohoe, Institute of Finance and Sustainability President Ma Jun, International Organization of Securities Commissions Board Chair Jean-Paul Servais and Thailand's Vice Minister for Finance Santitarn Sathirathai.

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