The World Bank Group’s, Building Thailand’s Future Today, is a forward-looking report with a consultation platform designed to chart the country’s path toward sustainable and inclusive prosperity.

To be launched ahead of the 2026 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings, it reflects on Thailand’s remarkable development journey while setting out a bold vision for the future. The initiative outlines a roadmap to reignite economic growth, boost competitiveness and create quality jobs for the Thai people.

At the core of this work is a deep dive into five industries of the future where Thailand holds unique strengths—advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital services, sustainable and health tourism, and creative economy.

The World Bank is a long-standing partner to Thailand’s development for over 75 years helping to address challenges that affect people’s daily lives. Today, the World Bank provides grant funding and technical assistance delivered in collaboration with government agencies, local organizations, international bodies, think tanks, and academic institutions supporting various sectors that are critical to inclusive and sustainable growth.

From FY2019-2025, the World Bank provided $70 million in support of Thailand. As of August 2025, the World Bank is working on several technical assistance and investment solutions including the Thailand Resilient Transport Connectivity and Irrawaddy Dolphin Conservation Project; Chao Phraya Basin Flood Management Operation and a Low-Carbon City Platform. The World Bank’s active knowledge and research work support priorities in macroeconomic management, urban development, poverty and jobs, and finance and private sector monitoring. It publishes twice a year the Thailand Economic Monitor. A robust reimbursable advisory service (RAS) program, operating under a Framework Agreement extended through November 22, 2028, has completed 24 engagements (US$9.8 million) with current engagements focusing on innovation and growth, area‑based urban development, education and skills, and business‑enabling reforms.

The FY2019–2022 Thailand-World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework (extended to June 2024) has concluded, and preparation of a new CPF is in progress.

With over 190 staff working with government partners, the private sector, and communities, the Thailand Office serves as a regional hub supporting country programs throughout the East Asia and Pacific and South Asia regions.