Thailand is preparing to host world leaders and policymakers in Bangkok for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, a milestone that comes 35 years after the country last hosted the gathering. Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant explains how Thailand’s New Horizons vision puts people and resilience at the heart of economic progress. She also shares the ambition to develop a “Bangkok Blueprint,” a practical framework that countries can use to strengthen digital finance safeguards. Learn more about the Annual Meetings: https://www.imf.org/en/news/seminars/campaigns/2026/10/thailand-2026