'Two bad options': Hundreds protest in Bangkok, decrying IMF austerity demand
- Asia Protest organisers called on institutions like the International Monetary Fund to focus on climate financing and tax reforms that aid poorer citizens, rather than demand governments cut subsidies and social spending.
- Protesters march to a meeting venue during a demonstration against the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Oct 16, 2026.
- (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) 17 Oct 2026 11:22AM BANGKOK: Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200 km to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday (Oct 16) demanding that the International Mon
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- Asia Protest organisers called on institutions like the International Monetary Fund to focus on climate financing and tax reforms that aid poorer citizens, rather than demand governments cut subsidies and social spending.
- Protesters march to a meeting venue during a demonstration against the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Oct 16, 2026.
- (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) 17 Oct 2026 11:22AM BANGKOK: Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200 km to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday (Oct 16) demanding that the International Mon
Sources: CNA