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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).
Brokerage expects SET to rise 5% by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has maintained its Thai stock market index estimate for year-end 2025 at 1,376 points, about 5% higher than it is now, expecting foreign fund inflows to gradually return as the global interest rate downtrend begins, although an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble in overheated US tech stocks could trigger volatility.
Examining the crux of the credit crunch
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand's residential property sector is grappling with a severe credit crunch, as mortgage rejection rates have surged to an unprecedented 80% this year, up sharply from around 30% during the pandemic, according to developers.
Industrial property fund receives B1.1-billion investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/07/2025
» AIM Group has announced an additional investment of 1.1 billion baht in the AIM Industrial Growth Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (AIMIRT), bringing total investment in the fund to 14.1 billion baht.
ThaiBMA reveals growing trend of bond defaults, delays
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) has revealed a growing trend of bond payment defaults and delays in 2025, particularly among small-cap issuers facing liquidity challenges due to Thailand's economic slowdown.
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/04/2025
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the country's persistently high household debt.
KBank to transfer B60bn of bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) plans to transfer bad assets worth around 60 billion baht to its new joint venture asset management company (JV-AMC) by 2026, reducing the bank's non-performing loans (NPLs).
Banks urged to back debt-relief scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has urged banks to proactively contact all eligible borrowers under the government's "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme and to enhance communication efforts after a lower-than-expected number of debtors registered for the programme.
Many debt relief registrants ineligible
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2025
» A large number of borrowers have registered for the "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme one month after its implementation, but many do not qualify to participate in the programme, according to bankers.
Measures afoot to aid loan defaulters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing measures to assist debtors who have defaulted on their home and car loans after a rise in non-performing lending in these segments.