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Bond market steady, but risks remain
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2026
» Thailand's bond market is expected to remain stable in 2026, with corporate bond issuance projected at 900 billion baht, reflecting corporates' reliance on the debt market amid subdued economic growth and expectations of easing interest rates, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2025
» Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Corporate bond issuance stymied amid wait for lower rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/10/2024
» The value of new corporate bonds dropped 14% during the first nine months of this year to 704 billion baht as market conditions were cool to fundraising, with bond issuers waiting for interest rate reductions, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
New rules to strengthen bond governance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have discussed measures to protect investors from damage caused by bond investment, demanding bond issuers disclose financial terms in detail and increasing penalties for breaking the rules.
Investors dump Thai bonds worth B30bn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/08/2024
» Investors have sold Thai bonds for three consecutive days, tallying nearly 30 billion baht, based on concerns about Thailand's political instability, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Tris issues warning on falling demand
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/07/2024
» Tris Rating, a Thai credit rating agency, warns that property and leasing businesses should be strictly monitored in the second half based on decreasing demand, after 20 companies were downgraded in the first six months.
Bond default risk minimal in Q2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2024
» The likelihood of bonds defaults in the second quarter is relatively low, with total default value projected at less than 1% of the total outstanding market value, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Corporate bonds set to hit B3tn this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2022
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) expects the value of corporate bonds to hit a new record high of 3 trillion baht this year as borrowers want to lock in costs amid rising interest rates and the economic recovery.
Corporate bond sales to hit B1tn this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2021
» The issuance of corporate bonds is expected to hit a trillion baht this year as companies try to avoid higher interest costs if rates rise next year, refinancing their debt to reserve liquidity with commercial banks for future emergencies as the market remains highly volatile, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Local bond market still turbulent
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/10/2021
» The Thai bond market has been highly volatile in recent weeks, especially the 10-year government bond, whose yields rose by about 0.9 basis points in September, roiled by the US's potential debt default.