Capital crush
published : 5 May 2021 at 04:00
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As the pandemic slogs into its second year, Thai companies are increasingly looking to capital markets as a source of funding during a time of unreliable investor sentiment.
The Thai initial public offering (IPO) market is expected to remain active for the next few years, grabbing a leading spot in Asean, spurred by a slow economic recovery that is forcing unlisted firms with low liquidity to seek working capital.
Businesses run by large families are now more interested in listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to raise funds for expansion and liquidity enhancement after suffering from the pandemic for over a year, said Anuwat Ruamsuke, managing director of Phatra Securities.