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Thailand plans second sustainability bond worth B15bn

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is preparing to issue Thailand’s second sustainability-linked bond (SLB), aiming to raise 15 billion baht through a 15-year issuance tied to the country’s climate and biodiversity goals.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

8 billion baht in Savings Plus bonds to be issued

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to issue "Om Plus" (Savings Plus) government bonds worth 8 billion baht during the current fiscal year to encourage Thais to save consistently.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Public debt projected to remain below cap

The government's interest payment burden remains relatively low despite the continued increase in public debt, according to the head of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Government bonds worth B40bn readied

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to offer government savings bonds worth 40 billion baht next month, according to deputy director-general Jindarat Viriyataveekul.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023

Lower public debt on the cards

Thailand's fiscal status is improving thanks to a gradual economic recovery following the pandemic, which may prompt the government to lower the ceiling of the public debt-to-GDP ratio from the current 70%, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).

Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022

Borrowing of B900bn allotted for infrastructure

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to borrow almost 900 billion baht for the development of new infrastructure in 2023-2027, says director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit.

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

Debt poised to decline to 60% of GDP

The public debt-to-GDP ratio in fiscal 2023 is expected to edge down to 60.4% from an anticipated 60.6% in fiscal 2022 thanks to the economic recovery, says Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit.

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

Thailand plans to cut borrowing to B2.23t

The government plans to borrow 2.23 trillion baht (US$60 billion) in the fiscal year starting Oct 1, about 3% less than its target this year, as the country rolls back Covid-related spending, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Yield curve of state 10-year bonds rises

The yield curve of government bonds had already risen even before the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hike, which also reflected the policy rate hikes of the US Federal Reserve, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

PDMO preps B21bn bonds

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) will offer the final batch of government savings bonds worth 21 billion baht later this month, of which 20 billion baht's worth will be offered on a "small lot first" basis to provide an opportunity to as many individual investors as possible to snap…

Bangkok Post · Aug 11, 2022