Bangkok is preparing to host IMF and World Bank meetings while simultaneously managing severe flooding.

The entities involved

• Bangkok →

  capital of Thailand

  • The Interior Ministry is managing flood relief efforts in the hard-hit Bang Kapi neighborhood of Bangkok.04:31
  • Heavy rain and flooding affected Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom in June 2021, impacting areas like Bang Kapi.04:31
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • The IMF is preparing financial support for vulnerable countries like Laos and Bangladesh, which are being impacted by El Nino.16:41
  • Joint annual meetings of global financial institutions, including the IMF and World Bank, are being held in Bangkok.10:54
• World Bank →

  international financial institution

  • A Saint Lucian delegation attended meetings with the World Bank, PAHO, and CARICOM on October 7, 2026.18:28
  • The World Bank is monitoring Moroccan economic growth forecasts as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain.18:27

Related events

• The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration manages the capital city during severe flooding.Sep 27
• Budget Bureau allocates funds for flood relief in Bangkok.03:39
• Flooding affects Bangkok and neighboring provinces, prompting government flood response efforts and cabinet action.Sep 27
• Thailand is pitching government plans at the International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings.Sep 3
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is co-hosting a summit in Bangkok.Sep 24