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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.
Thai corporate bond sales to drop for third year on weak economy
Bloomberg, Published on 09/01/2025
» Corporate bond sales in Thailand may drop for a third straight year as the asset class faces mounting distress amid a weak economic outlook, according to the Thai Bond Market Association.
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).
Scandal stalks stocks
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Yuthana Praiwan and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
Energy Absolute stock dives as CEO quits, rating is cut on probe
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 16/07/2024
» Energy Absolute Plc (EA) shares plunged by the 30% daily limit on Tuesday after the founder and chief executive quit over a fraud probe and its credit rating was slashed to junk, even as the renewables company said it is seeking outside support for its business.
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).
CPN growth continues apace
Business, No Byline, Published on 24/01/2024
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has scheduled the grand opening of Central Nakhon Sawan for Jan 31 under the concept of "Daily Happiness at Paradise City".