Bangkok
Thailand's capital; hosted IMF and World Bank annual meetings from 12 to 18 October 2026.
Bangkok is Thailand's capital and a centre for government, finance and transport.
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Bangkok is Thailand's capital and its centre for administration, education, transport, finance and commerce, according to the [Thai government's city profile](https://Thailand.go.th/page/capital-city). The Chao Phraya River runs through the city.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration governs the city. The [administration's official site](https://invest.Bangkok.go.th/about-us/) identifies the city by its Thai name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.
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