Ekniti welcomes IMF boost

Bangkok Post - Oct 9, 2026

Hosting the IMF-World Bank 2026 Meetings will help enhance Thailand's image and strengthen its reputation as a world-class destination, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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Which Asian country has more than 99% of area covered by seawater?

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Cruise ship suspends global voyage in Cambodia over fuel prices, hundreds disembark

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Indonesia weighs tighter ketamine controls amid surge in seizures, abuse cases

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At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

Oct 28, 2026

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