Finance Ministry Hosts IMF-World Bank Meeting, Showcasing Thailand & Soft Power
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Key Quotes
"We are not just looking at 20,000 people spending in Thailand for one week, but what is important is how to make them see Thailand's potential and readiness."
เราไม่ได้มองแค่ว่าคน 2 หมื่นคนจะมาใช้จ่ายในไทย 1 สัปดาห์ แต่สิ่งสำคัญคือทำอย่างไรให้เขาเห็นศักยภาพและความพร้อมของประเทศไทย
"This forum is like an important window that allows foreigners to truly see Thailand, more than doing roadshows or public relations."
เวทีนี้คล้ายหน้าต่างสำคัญที่ทำให้ต่างชาติเห็นประเทศไทยจริงๆ มากกว่าการทำโรดโชว์หรือโฆษณาประชาสัมพันธ์
"Less than 10 years ago, people asked if the system would be safe and if money would disappear, but today Thais use PromptPay normally. This is one example the world is interested in."
เมื่อไม่ถึง 10 ปีก่อน คนยังถามว่าระบบจะปลอดภัยไหม เงินจะหายไหม แต่วันนี้คนไทยใช้พร้อมเพย์เป็นเรื่องปกติแล้ว นี่คือหนึ่งในตัวอย่างที่ทั่วโลกสนใจ
Key Entities
Organization
The Thai government ministry responsible for organizing and promoting Thailand's hosting of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.
Fiscal Policy Office (FPO)(สำนักงานเศรษฐกิจการคลัง (สศค.))
An agency under the Ministry of Finance tasked with economic analysis and policy formulation, with its director serving as a spokesperson for the IMF-World Bank hosting.
The Thai government ministry that collaborated with the Ministry of Finance to invite foreign ambassadors and international organizations for discussions regarding the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.
Person
Winij Wisetsuwannaphum(นายวินิจ วิเศษสุวรรณภูมิ)
Director of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, who is a key figure in the organization of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 in Thailand.
Place
The primary venue in Bangkok where the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 will be held.
One of the popular tourist destinations, along with Phuket, that will be promoted to attendees of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.
A prominent tourist island in Thailand that will be offered as a travel option to participants of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026, with initial hotel bookings already filling up.
Policy
PromptPay(พร้อมเพย์)
Thailand's real-time electronic payment system that will be showcased to international delegates as a success in digital finance.
Law
Pao Tang(เป๋าตัง)
A Thai government mobile application that will be presented as a successful platform for public access and government assistance distribution to international delegates.