On 12 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the opening ceremony of the Thailand Pavilion during the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026, which Thailand is hosting from 12-18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The ceremony featured opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister, and was attended by H.E. Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, and diplomatic corps.

The Thailand Pavilion is one of the main host-country programs that showcases Thailand’s development achievements and vision under the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience.” It comprises the Royal Pavilion, which highlights the role of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in promoting people-centered development and building resilience, alongside three thematic exhibitions on Digital Empowerment, Climate Resilience, and Longevity, which present Thailand’s tangible achievements and future development priorities.