The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand invite university and college students nationwide, aged 18-25, to celebrate Thailand’s prestigious return as host of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, the world’s leading economic financial, and fiscal gathering. This monumental event is guided by the inspiring vision: “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience,” dedicated to fostering the potential of our citizens to actively shape the nation’s future and cultivate lasting strength.
In an era of rapid global economic transformation, understanding and influencing economic management, finance, and public policy is no longer solely the domain of agencies, professionals, or academic experts. These crucial topics are increasingly capturing the attention and interest of the younger generation.
To truly open this global stage, the Host Committee for the Annual Meetings is offering a unique platform for university and college students, aged 18-25, to showcase their brilliance. Unleash your creativity and contribute world-changing ideas by proposing economic policies through compelling vertical video clips, each under 2 minutes. Compete for a total prize pool exceeding 120,000 Baht.
Choose ONE of these topics:
- Imagine you are a leader of an international financial institution advising countries on policy choices to navigate new economic horizons. What would you identify as top policy priority, and why?
- It has been 35 years since Thailand last hosted the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings. Looking ahead to the next 35 years and toward new economic horizons that empower people and build resilience, what do you see as Thailand’s key economic priorities and challenges? What actions will be required to achieve these goals and overcome the obstacles ahead?
Submission Details:
Interested applicants may submit their entries from today until 31 March 2026 at 11.59 PM (Thailand time).
Participants are free to creatively design their format, storytelling approach, and filming techniques. Entries may be produced in Thai or English.
Here’s how to submit your masterpiece:
- Post your finished video clip publicly on one of your social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Crucially, include all these hashtags: #AM2026 #RoadtoThailand #ThailandsNewHorizons #EmpoweringPeopleBuildingResilience #am2026thailand
- Register your submission by providing the link to your posted work via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/wew9sAo4D6A3NMHH6
The creators of the top 10 shortlisted entries will be invited to present their video concepts directly to the selection committee. From these, the final 5 winners will be chosen to share in the 120,000 Baht prize money:
- Winner: 50,000 Baht
- First Runner-up: 30,000 Baht
- Second Runner-up: 20,000 Baht
- Two Consolation Prizes: 10,000 Baht each
An Exclusive Opportunity Not to Be Missed!
To ignite your inspiration, we invite you to register for an intimate discussion with Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, during her visit to Thailand. This special event will take place on March 5, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, at Chulalongkorn University. Secure your spot by registering via Google Form: https://forms.gle/jmS2PgQuw9U84AdV7
This initiative reaffirms Thailand’s dedication to empowering its youth as a vital force for national progress by creating a space for young minds to articulate their perspectives, ideas, and visions for both national and global development through creative communication. This is a tangible step towards promoting youth participation on the international stage, directly contributing to the “Thailand’s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience” vision—ensuring our people actively shape the nation’s future.
For full details and application schedule, visit our official channels:
- Website: https://www.am2026thailand.go.th
- Facebook: AM2026 Thailand https://www.facebook.com/AM2026THAILAND