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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).
Fitch: Bad loans expected to pressure large Thai banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's six major banks are likely to face rising asset risks over the next several years, pressured by a continued increase in impaired loans, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
Ailing EA seeks strategic partner
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2024
» Embattled Energy Absolute (EA) is seeking a strategic partner to help it with debts of 19.5 billion baht due this year, after a credit downgrading caused the SET-listed renewable energy company difficulty in mobilising fresh funds via bond issuance.
Thai banks told to focus on tech as returns wane
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thai banks are being urged to ramp up their technology transformation efforts to enhance their income after a study found they had the lowest return on equity (ROE) ratio in the region, despite maintaining strong competitiveness compared with their regional peers.
Maybank: Thai bond market sturdy this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/01/2024
» The Thai bond market remains resilient with ample liquidity to serve new issuances this year, including government bonds issued under a special bill to fund the 500-billion-baht digital wallet scheme, says Maybank Securities.
Siamese Asset targets green certification for all new projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/06/2023
» SET-listed developer Siamese Asset plans to apply for green certification for all of its new projects, hoping to qualify for a green loan from the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Dusit to issue perpetual debentures
Business, Published on 25/07/2022
» Dusit Thailand Plc is offering perpetual debentures for financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals between Aug 1-10 at 100,000 baht per debenture.
Slow jab rates and economic risk
Business, Published on 16/06/2021
» The recent acceleration of vaccinations in parts of Asia could reduce the risk of setbacks to economic recovery and public finances associated with further waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, provided that the pace is sustained, says Fitch Ratings.
After bruising first half, budget carriers glum on near future
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2020
» Low-cost carriers in Thailand suffered a tremendous setback in the first half, as passenger numbers for Thai AirAsia (TAA) and Thai Lion Air (TLA) fell more than 50%.
Fitch slashes outlook in Asia-Pacific
Business, Published on 16/04/2020
» The coronavirus pandemic has led to a sharp increase in negative rating actions across Asia-Pacific corporations in the last four weeks, says Fitch Ratings.