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Thailand is using the October 12‑18 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok to showcase the country as a hub for high‑growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, clean energy and electric vehicles. Government officials highlighted the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience,” emphasizing digital transformation, climate resilience and an ageing‑ready economy. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is leading the push to attract foreign capital into these future industries, while Prime Minister Anutin stresses that the summit should also generate broader trade and business opportunities for Thai firms. Watch for follow‑up deals with the Islamic Development Bank, concrete AI and EV project announcements, and any policy tweaks aimed at easing investment flows as the meetings wrap up on October 18. [[1, 2]]