Since 1959, IFC has provided $2.9 billion in financing to 64 companies in Thailand. Thailand has a vibrant private sector, yet most domestic companies still lack access to long-term local currency financing or structured finance that can meet their needs today. IFC works to support the development of capital markets through technical support and transactions. We pursue business in the infrastructure sector and with Thai companies that need support for restructuring or entering global markets.
IFC also supports or pursues investment to the health and education sectors so that the private sector can make a bigger contribution to growing demands. IFC has provided technical assistance to help set standards, procedures, and regulations for the establishment of a derivatives market in Thailand. IFC has been providing advice several years to Thai Bond Dealing Center to promote a more organized bond marketplace by improving trading infrastructure, rules, and regulations as well as surveillance. This work supports the development of a more liquid, transparent, and less volatile market.
