On 18 February 2026, Mrs. Uraiwan Courtaud, Chargée d'Affaires a.i., welcomed a delegation from the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), led by Ms. Shaikha Al-Essa, Secretary General of the Kuwait Banking Association, along with Ms. Nashwa Ibrahim, Director of Public Relations of the Kuwait Banking Association, at the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait.

On this occasion, both sides discussed ways to promote Thailand–Kuwait cooperation in organizing the GCC–Asia Economic Dialogue and the Kuwaiti Banks Reception on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group (AM2026). The Annual Meetings will be hosted by Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in October 2026, marking the second time Thailand has had the honor of hosting this major international event.

The AM2026 is a significant global forum on economic and financial affairs, playing an important role in shaping cooperation frameworks and strengthening confidence in the global economic and financial system. Thailand is expected to welcome more than 15,000 participants, including Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, financial institution executives, and civil society representatives from 191 member countries. Discussions will focus on key global issues such as economic growth, fiscal and financial stability, poverty reduction, and pathways toward sustainable development.

In light of Thailand’s role as host of the AM2026, the meeting between the Embassy and the Kuwait Banking Association underscored a shared commitment to further deepen financial and banking ties between Thailand and Kuwait.