Mr. Chakkrit Parapuntakul, Director — General of Public Debt Management Office, has announced that according to the Ministry of Finance provide the opportunity for foreign entities who intend to issue Baht-denominated bonds or debentures in Thailand to submit the application to the Finance Minister three times a year, during the month of March, July, and November of every year.
After having carefully considered about the impacts on Thai corporate bonds issuance, the opportunity for domestic investors to invest in a quality bond and the development of Baht-denominated bonds market, the Minister of Finance has not permitted any foreign entities to issue Baht-denominated bonds or debentures in Thailand during September 1st, 2012 — May31st, 2013.
The Ministry of Finance would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to all applicants who has shown interest inthe issuance of Baht-denominated bonds or debentures in Thailand. Those who wish to apply in the next period may submit a letter of intent by November 2012.
Bond Market Development Bureau
Public Debt Management Office
Tel: 66-2271-7999 ext. 5813