Key Takeways
- At the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Thailand presented its strengths in areas like digital economy leadership, workforce upskilling, and SME support, while promoting Bangkok’s upcoming hosting of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in October 2026.
- Thailand’s message was clear: the nation is set to collaborate, innovate, and prioritize people in economic progress, showcasing its commitment to modern development and global engagement.
- Key figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun, participated alongside private-sector representatives, emphasizing investment-ready infrastructure and enhanced skills for Thai workers.
At the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, Team Thailand showcased the country’s strengths—from digital economy leadership and SME support to workforce upskilling and people-centred development—while building momentum towards Bangkok’s hosting of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in October 2026.
When leaders gather in Davos, countries don’t just show up—they tell the world what they stand for. At the World Economic Forum 2026, Thailand arrived with a clear message: this is a nation ready to collaborate, ready to innovate, and ready to put people at the centre of economic progress.
From 19-23 January 2026, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, joined forces with Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, and Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, alongside Thai private-sector representatives, to advance Thailand’s role in global conversations. The focus was purposeful and modern: the digital economy, investment-ready infrastructure, stronger skills for Thai workers, and a supportive environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
