What’s on the menu at AM2026 Thailand?

When more than 15,000 delegates from around the world arrive in Bangkok for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings (AM2026 Thailand), they’ll be getting a taste of Thailand well beyond the usual conference catering.

At the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Executive Chef Songpol Kittikhunwatchana and his team have developed menus featuring ingredients sourced from communities across Thailand. According to Kittikhunwatchana, more than 70% of the ingredients used during the meetings will come from local communities, with an emphasis on sustainable products and supporting Thai farmers.

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Rice will play a particularly prominent role. Delegates can expect a rotating selection of regional varieties, including jasmine rice from Phayao, Thung Kula Ronghai jasmine rice, and Sangyod rice from Phatthalung. The latter two are among Thailand’s registered geographical indication (GI) products, a designation recognizing goods whose qualities or reputation are linked to their place of origin.

One of the featured dishes is khao yam huai jai thai, or “Thai heart rice salad,” combining rice and other ingredients from across the country into a contemporary take on a familiar Thai dish.

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Another highlight is Nile tilapia from Ban Pho district in Chachoengsao province. The fish will be dry-aged, seared, and served with Khao Yai miso sauce. Tilapia has a special place in Thailand’s agricultural history, having been introduced and promoted as an affordable source of protein through the initiatives of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.

The menus also include Betong grilled chicken sandwiches with lemongrass mayonnaise, Sakon Nakhon wagyu ragout tarts, Nakhon Si Thammarat chocolate tarts with Royal Project macadamia nuts, and a contemporary version of mango sticky rice.

Delegates will be able to scan QR codes at their tables to learn more about the origins and cultural significance of the ingredients being served. It’s a way to introduce the people and places behind the food to an international audience gathered in Bangkok for one of the world’s biggest economic meetings.