Bangkok Prepares for Flood Risk During IMF-World Bank Meetings

Bangkok is preparing for potential severe flooding between October 11-13, coinciding with the start of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings scheduled for October 12-18. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered extensive contingency plans, including reviewing four flood scenarios and ensuring delegate transport, to prevent disruptions for over 10,000 international attendees at this major economic gathering.