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Anutin plays saxophone at IMF–World Bank reception, promotes Thai culture and hopes for lasting ties
Anutin plays saxophone at IMF–World Bank reception, promotes Thai culture and hopes for lasting ties
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul highlights Thai food, culture and wellness opportunities at a Bangkok reception attended by IMF and World Bank leadersBrent hits US$110 a barrel on October 16 over supply fears
Brent hits US$110 a barrel on October 16 over supply fears
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Brent settled at US$109.86 as Middle East tensions and Russian diesel supply concerns grew, while governments moved to release reservesTMD forecasts heavy rain in 3 Thai regions on October 17, with wider downpours expected on October 21–25
TMD forecasts heavy rain in 3 Thai regions on October 17, with wider downpours expected on October 21–25
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in southern and eastern Thailand on October 18–20, with more regions at risk on October 21–25.ADB president warns Asia-Pacific inflation could persist and worsen
ADB president warns Asia-Pacific inflation could persist and worsen
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Higher borrowing costs are adding to repayment pressures on developing nations, while the bank forecasts regional growth of 5.0% in 2026.Indonesia to accept foreign assistance to fight forest fires
Indonesia to accept foreign assistance to fight forest fires
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Malaysia and Singapore have offered assistance, while Indonesian officials work on technical arrangements and plan a review of domestic firefighting resources.IMF–World Bank Plenary 2026: World Leaders Face Debt Wave, AI Shock, and 800m Job Gap
IMF–World Bank Plenary 2026: World Leaders Face Debt Wave, AI Shock, and 800m Job Gap
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the plenary session in Bangkok, global financial chiefs urged fiscal discipline, job creation and AI safeguards as civil society groups rallied outside against systemic inequalityWhy Thailand’s most popular party can’t win. | The Signal Ep 46
Why Thailand’s most popular party can’t win. | The Signal Ep 46
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Thailand’s People’s Party has repeatedly challenged the country’s political establishment, drawing the support of millions along the way. But despite its popularity, the movement has been confined to the opposition, bleeding members and facing multiple legal challenges.Climate adaptation could create or protect 150m jobs: World Bank
Climate adaptation could create or protect 150m jobs: World Bank
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Paschal Donohoe says climate adaptation could create or protect up to 150 million jobs, as climate-related funding reaches US$96 billion.Vietnam proposes limiting foreign home ownership to apartments
Vietnam proposes limiting foreign home ownership to apartments
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Foreign buyers would be limited to apartments under proposed rules aimed at curbing speculation, as home prices exceed 19 times median income.Spotting the Beast in Plain Sight: How to Outrun the 'Gray Rhino' Charging Straight at Us
Spotting the Beast in Plain Sight: How to Outrun the 'Gray Rhino' Charging Straight at Us
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At a Bangkok panel, risk strategist Michele Wucker and CNN’s Richard Quest unpicked why leaders ignore obvious threats—and how to harness them