BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: A Muay Thai fighter perform "Wai Khru" Ceremony before the match of live boxing bouts during a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

THAI FIGHT Brings Live Muay Thai Showcase to AM2026

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas gives a closing remarks speech on a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (L) interacts with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (R) during  a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: (SHUTTER DRAG IMAGE) Muay Thai fighters compete in live boxing bouts during a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: Muay Thai fighters compete in live boxing bouts during a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: A general as Muay Thai fighters perform the "Wai Khru" Ceremony before a match oflive boxing bouts during a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: [Explicit Visual: Blood] Muay Thai fighters compete in live boxing bouts during a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: [Explicit Visual: Blood] Muay Thai fighters interact to each other after the match in live boxing bouts during a THAI FIGHT showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - OCTOBER 15, 2026: Performers pose with participants as THAI FIGHT brings live showcase at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, as part of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event features traditional Thai martial arts as part of a cultural showcase aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural heritage to an international audience. Photo by Watsawat Koktabtim / JNA Press. (Photo by Watsawat "James" Koktabtim/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

THAI FIGHT Brings Live Muay Thai Showcase to AM2026 (10 images)