Bangkok Hosts 15,000 IMF-World Bank Delegates, Showcasing Thai Culture From 191 Countries
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Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 9
Bangkok Hosts 15,000 IMF-World Bank Delegates, Showcasing Thai Culture From 191 Countries
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 9
Summary
More than 15,000 finance ministers, central bankers and executives are due in Bangkok next week for the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, giving Thailand a rare global stage.
Thailand is using the gathering as a soft-power exercise, putting Thai food, music and broader culture at the center of the visitor experience.
Delegates from 191 countries will attend the meetings, extending Bangkok's audience far beyond the financial agenda.
The event marks Bangkok's first time hosting the IMF-World Bank annual meetings since 1991, underscoring the significance Thailand attaches to the showcase.