Thailand and World Bank chart digital finance and clean energy strategy
Thailand's finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas met with World Bank president Ajay Banga on April 17 in Washington to discuss digital finance, artificial intelligence, and low-carbon development. The bilateral talks centered on three concrete areas: sustainable cities, financial inclusion, and AI applications in economic growth.
The Low Carbon City Project emerged as a priority initiative. Thailand plans to use the framework to shift toward clean energy and reduce carbon intensity across its economy.
Digital financial inclusion topped the agenda as well. Both sides see technology as essential for expanding banking access and building economic resilience in underserved populations.
The World Bank specifically cited Thailand as a model for integrating AI for Finance into development strategy. The bank noted that countries applying AI and digital tools to workforce skills, service delivery, and productivity gains show measurable results.
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Bangkok to host global finance summit
Thailand will host the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings from October 12 to 18, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. The event will draw finance ministers, central bankers, and development officials from around the world.
The meetings give Thailand a platform to present its development model and position Southeast Asia in global economic discussions. Officials see the summit as an opportunity to demonstrate the region's progress on digital finance and sustainable growth.
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