Supamas orders PR of IMF-World Bank forum benefits for Thai people

MGR Online•Politics•5d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi has tasked the Public Relations Department and MCOT to communicate the economic benefits and opportunities resulting from the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.

•The IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 are being held from October 12 to 18, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the plenary session on October 16.
•Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi ordered the Public Relations Department and MCOT to produce easy-to-understand content regarding digital investment, AI, and green economy.
•The communication aim is to help Thai citizens, SME entrepreneurs, and investors plan their careers and businesses based on the forum's outcomes.

Overview

•Thailand is hosting the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 from October 12 to 18, 2026, marking the first time in 35 years the country has hosted the event.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul delivered the opening speech for the plenary session on October 16.
•Supamas Isarabhakdi instructed the Public Relations Department and MCOT to communicate how global economic discussions relate to daily life and opportunities for investment, job creation, and income.
•Supamas Isarabhakdi highlighted key areas for communication, including digital and AI investment, labor skill development, green economy funding, and clean energy.
•Supamas Isarabhakdi directed the Public Relations Department and MCOT to utilize accurate data from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand to create content in both Thai and English.
•The Public Relations Department and MCOT will disseminate information via radio, television, online media, and regional networks to reach citizens, entrepreneurs, and foreign investors.
•The Public Relations Department and MCOT must continuously monitor and explain the progress and benefits occurring after the meeting to show the link between economic policy and quality of life.

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Key Quotes

Supamas Isarabhakdi

"What must be communicated clearly is what Thai people gain from hosting this event, how entrepreneurs can extend business opportunities, and what skills workers should prepare for new investments."

สิ่งที่ต้องสื่อสารให้ชัดคือ คนไทยได้อะไรจากการเป็นเจ้าภาพครั้งนี้ ผู้ประกอบการจะต่อยอดโอกาสทางธุรกิจได้อย่างไร และคนทำงานควรเตรียมทักษะอะไรเพื่อรองรับการลงทุนใหม่

Key Entities

Person

Supamas Isarabhakdi(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)ℹ️

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister who opened the plenary session of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026.

Organization

Public Relations Department(กรมประชาสัมพันธ์)

An agency tasked by Supamas Isarabhakdi to expand the communication of the IMF-World Bank forum results.

MCOT Public Company Limited(บริษัท อสมท จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

A company tasked by Supamas Isarabhakdi to expand the communication of the IMF-World Bank forum results.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

A source of data for the content to be produced by the Public Relations Department and MCOT.

Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

A source of data for the content to be produced by the Public Relations Department and MCOT.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

The venue in Bangkok where the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 are held.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city where the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 are taking place.