Protesters march at IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Dozens of people marched in Bangkok on Thursday to protest against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, citing poverty, inequality and environmental concerns.

Dozens of protesters marched in Bangkok on Thursday during the International Monetary Fund's autumn meeting, where more than 15,000 officials and experts were gathered at a heavily guarded convention centre.

The People's Network Against the World Bank and IMF demonstrated against what they described as the 'vile abuses' of the Thai government and financial institutions. In a written declaration, they said: 'Our country is facing a crisis of household debt. Our people are growing poorer. Our environment is deteriorating. Climate disasters are intensifying.' Some protesters wore masks of world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, and carried a float depicting a large pink pig with dollar signs for eyes.

The march briefly blocked traffic near the convention centre as it proceeded from the Khlong Toei slum toward the venue. Apart from a minor scuffle with police on a pedestrian bridge, the demonstration remained peaceful before protesters disbanded. Thailand has used the meetings to showcase Bangkok, where luxury hotels contrast sharply with shantytowns and rough sleepers. Recent severe floods have wrecked crops and damaged millions of homes and businesses.

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• IMF-World Bank meetings draw modest protests in Bangkok over growing inequalityDozens of people have marched in Bangkok, seeking to draw the attention of world financial leaders to poverty, pollution and other grievances during a meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 08:27
• IMF-World Bank meetings draw modest protests in Bangkok over growing inequalityDozens of people have marched in Bangkok, seeking to draw the attention of world financial leaders to poverty, pollution and other grievances during a meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 08:27

In this story: International Monetary Fund · World Bank · Thailand · Bangkok · Kristalina Georgieva · Donald Trump · People's Network Against the World Bank and IMF

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