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The event is anticipated to draw more than 15,000 participants from 191 countries, including central bank governors, economic policymakers, and business leaders, who will convene to discuss the global economy. The meetings are expected to contribute between 1.05 billion and 2.25 billion baht to Thailand's economy. To alleviate traffic congestion, Bangkok government offices are scheduled to work from home on October 12, 14, and 15."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on attending leaders"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Free Malaysia Today News reported that the Swiss president Guy Parmelin and Singapore president Tharman Shanmugaratnam are among the leaders attending. None of the other reports mention specific leaders attending the event."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the centre-rated or right-rated reports mention the specific dates for Bangkok government offices working from home to ease traffic. 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