Hundreds of protesters march in Bangkok to criticise the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank ahead of their Annual Meetings. Organisers say IMF austerity measures—such as demands to cut subsidies and reduce social spending—would worsen living conditions and widen inequality, drawing attention to poverty and pollution.
The protests take place as finance ministers, central bank governors and other policymakers gather in Thailand amid an inflation crisis linked to global shocks. Outlets emphasise the message that developing countries should receive different policy guidance, including support for climate financing and reforms focused on taxation and poorer citizens, rather than spending cuts. Some coverage frames the rally around inequality and the burden on ordinary people, while other outlets highlight concerns about broader economic direction and “destructive capitalism.”
