Thai Examiner
Police chief says Bangkok is ready for World Bank and IMF meetings with over 18,000 delegates visiting
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- Police Chief Samran Nuanma declares Bangkok ready for 18,000 IMF and World Bank visitors
- Bangkok prepares to host 18,000 delegates from 191 countries as police secure hotels and major routes
- Police deny blanket road closures but warn motorists to avoid five routes as 500 officers deploy
- Convention centre deploys 17 X-ray checkpoints and 19 screening gates as visiting presidents arrive
- Floods affect 3.5 million nationwide as Bangkok braces for more rain before international summit
- Bangkok is on high alert as 18,000 delegates from 191 countries arrive for the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings
Summary
### Police Chief Samran Nuanma declares Bangkok ready for 18,000 IMF and World Bank visitors. Intelligence warns of mass protests, six roads face emergency closures and floods remain a threat. Global debt and Middle East oil troubles dominate the summit.
Bangkok is on high alert as 18,000 delegates from 191 countries arrive for the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. Police intelligence warns of possible mass protests, prompting emergency plans to restrict six major roads. Meanwhile, flooding threatens the capital, with 31 dead nationwide and millions affected. Police General Samran Nuanma declared security preparations complete on Sunday.
Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General Police General Samran Nuanma declared Bangkok ready on Sunday for a massive international security operation. The capital will host 18,000 participants from 191 countries at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.