15.01.202601:33:05UTC+00Thailand 10-Year Bond Yield Retreats

Thailand’s 10-year government bond yield has eased back to approximately 1.74%, following a peak not seen since June of the prior year. This adjustment reflects a shift in market sentiment due to expectations of further monetary easing, which has alleviated concerns over forthcoming fiscal expenditures tied to the February election. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn of the Bank of Thailand recently indicated the potential for additional interest rate cuts. However, he emphasized that monetary policy alone is insufficient in addressing underlying structural challenges. Consequently, these anticipations have lessened the upward pressure on long-term yields, which had previously surged due to anxiety about substantial debt-financed stimulus dampening demand for longer-term bonds. Investors remain vigilant regarding the government’s borrowing strategies and forthcoming debt auctions, as elevated yields could escalate borrowing costs and constrain fiscal flexibility. Additionally, overarching issues such as U.S. tariffs, severe flooding in the south, border tensions with Cambodia, and the baht's recent appreciation pose potential threats to the export and tourism sectors.