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Bangkok bans gatherings disrupting IMF-World Bank meetings at 24 venues

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A motorcycle taxi rides past a banner at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center ahead of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

BANGKOK – Thailand has banned public gatherings that obstruct access or disrupt operations at 24 venues hosting events and delegates during the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.

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The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette on 11 October, ahead of the meetings scheduled for 12-18 October at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.

The restrictions cover the convention centre, One Bangkok Forum, where official receptions will be held, and 22 hotels accommodating delegates and dignitaries.

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