Central Offers Shopping, Dining and Stay Privileges for IMF-World Bank 10-20 Oct 2026

Central Group has joined forces with its affiliates, comprising Central Retail, Central Pattana and Centara Hotels & Resorts, to organise the Exclusive Privileges campaign from 10 to 20 October 2026, offering shopping, dining and accommodation privileges to delegates, spouses and accompanying guests attending the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, hosted by Thailand from 12 to 18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The campaign covers Central Chidlom, Central Embassy, CentralWorld, Central Park and Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

Shopping, Dining and Accommodation Privileges with Free Shuttle Service

The privileges cover products reflecting Thai wisdom, luxury and leading fashion brands, diverse restaurants, as well as health and beauty services, allowing visitors to experience Thailand's diversity as an international destination. In addition, Central Pattana is providing a free shuttle service between the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and CentralWorld and Central Park throughout the meetings to offer attendees convenient travel and more time to experience Bangkok.

Welcome Programme for Spouses and Accompanying Guests Showcasing the City Through Lifestyle and Culture

On 13 October 2026, the programme begins at Central Chidlom, where executives welcome guests at the Personal Shopping Suite on the 1st floor with the signature Chidlom Drink and a Welcome Gift Set, before guiding them to view Thai community handicrafts at good goods on the 6th floor, a social enterprise that reinvests its profits into community development, and the first Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibition in Southeast Asia on the 2nd floor, featuring more than 600 archival jewellery pieces across 8 exhibition rooms, complete with an Exclusive Personal Shopping service to look after each guest.

The group then continues to Central Embassy to experience Thai cuisine from renowned restaurants and street food stalls while watching traditional Thai dance performances at Eathai, shopping for souvenirs reflecting Thai identity at Tops, and enjoying a traditional Thai foot massage at Let's Relax Spa, with transfer services provided from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center throughout the programme.

Day Two of the Programme: Travelling to Ayutthaya to Experience Community Life

On 15 October 2026, Central Group takes the delegation to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province under the Ayutthaya Heritage programme to visit the Arts of the Kingdom Museum, which houses masterworks of Thai craftsmanship, before having lunch by the Chao Phraya River at sala ayutthaya hotel and hearing the story of Smile Melon, a community melon enterprise in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province supported by Central Tham to bring its produce into Tops and expand exports to Singapore, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. Afterwards, the group travels to visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a major historical site of the former Thai capital.

This news is of interest to event organisers and MICE professionals looking for examples of hosting international delegations, as well as hotel and retail professionals interested in privilege programme models tied to major conferences, along with travellers and those interested in cultural programmes connecting Bangkok and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.