Protesters Disrupt IMF-World Bank Meetings, Causing Severe Traffic Congestion
Approximately 600 protesters disrupted the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok, causing severe traffic congestion on Rama IV Road and surrounding areas. Authorities are negotiating with the demonstrators, aiming to prevent them from reaching the venue. The government has denied 'fake news' of IMF criticism towards Thailand.
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