UOB Thailand has been recognised with 10 prestigious awards across The Asset, The Alpha Southeast Asia, and the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA), cementing its position as a leading arranger of ESG and sustainability-linked bonds in Thailand and the region. The awards honour UOB Thailand’s role in pioneering sustainable finance and delivering innovative bond solutions for several Thailand’s most prominent corporates.
These recognitions span key sectors including real estate, transport, telecommunications, retail, and energy — demonstrating the Bank’s ability to tailor sustainable financing strategies for a wide range of industries.
UOB Thailand’s award-winning 2024 deals include:
The Asset:
- Bookrunner and Lead Manager: Thailand Best Sustainability-Linked Bond (Real Estate) – Central Pattana Public Company Limited’s THB 8 billion dual-tranche sustainability-linked bond. This is considered the first sustainability-linked bond issued by a property and retail company in Thailand.
- Bookrunner and Lead Manager: Thailand Best Sustainability-Linked Bond (Transport) – Precious Shipping Public Company Limited’s THB 1.36 billion dual-tranche guaranteed sustainability-linked bond. This is considered the first sustainability-linked bond issued by an Asian shipping company.
- Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager: Thailand Best Sustainability Bond (Telecom) – Advanced Info Services Public Company Limited’s THB 25 billion multi-tranche sustainability bond. This is considered the first sustainability-linked bond issued by a telecommunication company in Thailand.
- Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager: Thailand Best Bond (Corporate) – Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited’s THB 25 billion multi-tranche bond.
The Alpha Southeast Asia:
- Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger: Best Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year in Thailand 2024 – Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited’s THB 25 billion multi-tranche bond.
- Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger: Best ESG Green Financing in Southeast Asia 2024 – Advanced Info Services Public Company Limited’s THB 25 billion multi-tranche sustainability bond.
- Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger: Best Bond Deal for Retail Investors in Southeast Asia 2024 – CPALL Public Company Limited’s THB 15 billion muti-tranche bond.
Thai Bond Market Association:
- Top Underwriter of Corporate ESG Bonds in Thailand
- Leading Underwriter of Corporate ESG Bond of the Year – Central Pattana Public Company Limited’s THB 8 billion dual-tranche sustainability-linked bond.
- Joint Underwriter of Deal of the Year – Advanced Info Services Public Company Limited’s THB 25 billion multi-tranche sustainability bond.
Mr Pisal Kattiyothaiving, Head of Investment Banking, UOB Thailand, said “These awards reflect the trust that leading Thai corporates place in UOB Thailand to support their funding and sustainability goals. We are honoured to play a pivotal role in the evolution of Thailand’s debt capital market and will continue to champion sustainable finance that benefits businesses, investors, and society at large.”
UOB Thailand’s consistent recognition across top regional and domestic awards demonstrates its deep market expertise and continued commitment to delivering impactful financial solutions that align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
