The government says it is ready to host the IMF-World Bank 2026 meetings in about one week, with about 191 countries attending and roughly 10,000 participants expected. Officials expect investment and economic benefits but gave no figures. The PM has told Airports of Thailand and airlines to avoid baggage and check-in problems, and visa and immigration handling is a priority. For a small business, the practical effects are likely to be temporary: possible traffic, hotel and airport congestion around the meetings, and possible demand for hospitality and transport in Bangkok. No concrete measures for SMEs were announced.
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