Bangkok protesters urge IMF and World Bank to change approach

Summary

Hundreds of people protested in Bangkok on Friday, demanding that the International Monetary Fund and World Bank change how they deal with the developing world, the South China Morning Post reports. The protest took place as finance ministers, central bank governors and other policymakers gathered in the Thai capital for the institutions’ annual meetings amid an inflation crisis fuelled by the Iran war and other economic shocks. This follows reports on Thursday that hundreds marched in Bangkok opposing the meetings and warning of destructive capitalism.

Timeline

1. South China Morning Post

   17 Oct 2026, 03:03 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that hundreds protested in Bangkok on Friday, demanding that the IMF and World Bank change how they deal with the developing world.