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Protesters in Bangkok Demand IMF and World Bank Reform
- Protesters, including coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod, marched in Bangkok during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings.
- Demonstrators are calling for the IMF and World Bank to change their approach to developing nations.
- Finance ministers and central bank governors from around the world are meeting in Bangkok.
- Protesters warn that current IMF and World Bank policies could be destructive to developing nations.
- The protests highlight concerns about the impact of austerity measures on poor populations.