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Bangkok readies for global heavyweights at 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings

Thousands of central bankers, finance ministers, and global development leaders are gathering in Bangkok for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings from October 12–18 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

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Rescuers return to flooded homes to save villagers' cattle Royal relief supplies prepared for Bangkok flood victims Airlines offer free flight changes, credits amid Bangkok flooding Flooding disrupts bus services as five eastern routes suspended Commerce Minister welcomes censure debate as chance to clarify government work Local flavours take centre stage at 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist Khlong Chan residents entitled to flood compensation Rescuers return to flooded homes to save villagers' cattle Royal relief supplies prepared for Bangkok flood victims Airlines offer free flight changes, credits amid Bangkok flooding Flooding disrupts bus services as five eastern routes suspended Commerce Minister welcomes censure debate as chance to clarify government work Local flavours take centre stage at 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist Khlong Chan residents entitled to flood compensation

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Khlong Chan residents entitled to flood compensation

Residents of Bangkok's Khlong Chan housing estate qualify for flood compensation after being surrounded by floodwaters for over seven days, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan.

08 Oct 2026

Plans in place to ensure smooth and safe IMF-World Bank meetings

Thai authorities have mapped out flood prevention and drainage plans around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center ahead of this month’s IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

08 Oct 2026

Central region hardest hit by floods, GISTDA says

The Central region has been the hardest hit by flooding between September 28 and October 4, with Nakhon Sawan’s rice paddies among the worst affected, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA).

08 Oct 2026

Any change to Thai PBS funding must uphold its independence

The Public Media Alliance (PMA) has expressed deep concern over a proposed bill that would revoke Thai PBS’s earmarked funding and make it reliant on the annual state budget.

08 Oct 2026

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Local flavours take centre stage at 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings

Thai gastronomy will serve as a cultural ambassador at the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, featuring menus crafted from sustainable, locally sourced ingredients across the country.

08 Oct 2026

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Vietnam busts cat-stealing ring that took 2,700 pets for food

Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighbourhoods, taking the pets to be slaughtered for food, police and state media said on Monday.

06 Oct 2026

Laos makes major leadership reshuffle, names Saleumxay new PM

Laos has undergone a major leadership reshuffle, naming former Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister and moving outgoing Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to the presidency of the National Assembly.

05 Oct 2026

Thailand, Laos set US$11bn trade target for 2027

Thailand and Laos have set an ambitious goal of boosting bilateral trade to US$11 billion by 2027 during high-level talks in Luang Prabang on Friday.

04 Oct 2026

Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees, including children, despite safety concerns

Malaysia deported roughly 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Tuesday under a controversial repatriation scheme, defying warnings from the UN and human rights bodies.

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MalinformationClip Claims “Deputy PM” Urges Public Not to Believe Popular P-age’s Flood Warning, but -It’s Actually an AI-Generated Fake News ClipSep 29, 26

Fake imageClip of Car Driving Through Deep Floodwaters Submerged Near Roof Level Revealed to Be AI-GeneratedSep 29, 26 | Environment & Disaster

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