Thailand Launches Bangkok Blueprint to Combat Online Financial Fraud with IMF and World Bank

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On October 14, 2026, Thailand officially launched the 'Bangkok Blueprint for Fraud-Resilient Financial Services' at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026. Developed jointly by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Bank of Thailand, this framework outlines 12 policy considerations to help nations prevent, detect, and recover from online financial fraud. Deputy Prime Minister Eknanit Nititanuphap will open the event at the Sirikit National Convention Center between 12:30 and 13:30, alongside Bank of Thailand Governor Witthay Rattanakorn. The blueprint emphasizes cross-border cooperation among governments, financial institutions, telecom providers, and digital platforms to enhance security in the digital finance era.