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Bangkok gets special holiday, WFH days for World Bank-IMF meetings
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The Cabinet has approved a special official holiday in Bangkok and three work-from-home days for government agencies in the capital to ease traffic and strengthen security during the 2026 World Bank-IMF annual meetings.
Key facts
- Deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said on Tuesday, May 19, that the Cabinet had approved measures proposed by the Finance Ministry as Thailand prepares to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World
- The Cabinet approved Friday, October 16, 2026, as a special official holiday for Bangkok only
- The World Bank says the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group will take place from October 12 to 18, 2026, in Bangkok
- A joint press release by Thailand’s Finance Ministry, the Bank of Thailand and the IMF said the 2026 meetings at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center symbolise Thailand’s progress over the past 35 years and its role as a hub for
- The Thai government has framed the 2026 meetings under the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience”, reflecting Thailand’s aim to present its economic vision, resilience and role in multilateral cooperation.
Summary
Deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said on Tuesday, May 19, that the Cabinet had approved measures proposed by the Finance Ministry as Thailand prepares to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
The Cabinet approved Friday, October 16, 2026, as a special official holiday for Bangkok only. It also instructed government agencies in the capital to work from home on three days during the meeting week: