Ekniti Nitithanprapas presented the Trusted Connector concept at the IMF–World Bank 2026 stage to drive future industries and attract foreign investment into Thailand. The presentation aims to build confidence among global investors to invest more in Thailand, amid widespread international interest in the Thai economy. Following the lessons of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the concept was presented as a trusted linkage mechanism for the international financial community. Reuters reported on the development.