Anutin Charnvirakul hosts IMF-World Bank reception in Bangkok

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hosted a government reception at One Bangkok on October 16, 2026, as part of Thailand's role as host for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.

During the event, which was attended by approximately 3,000 global economic leaders, including IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, the Prime Minister performed Louis Armstrong’s ‘What A Wonderful World’ on the saxophone.

In his speech, Anutin expressed gratitude to the participants for their economic discussions and noted that the reception served as an opportunity to showcase Thai culture, music, and hospitality. He highlighted the economic importance of Thai cuisine and traditional wisdom, noting their potential to drive growth in the health and wellness sectors.