EXIM Thailand and Barclays Discuss Future Financial Cooperation
Executives from EXIM Thailand and Barclays Bank met to explore potential collaborations in international capital markets and investment banking.
On October 16, 2026, representatives from the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) and Barclays Bank PLC held a meeting at EXIM Thailand’s headquarters to discuss strengthening their financial partnership. According to Khaosod Online, EXIM Thailand’s Deputy Managing Director, Miss Darasawan Choowong, met with Avinash Thakur, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Asia Pacific at Barclays, to exchange perspectives on international financial market trends.
The discussion focused on potential future collaborations, specifically regarding fundraising through international debt markets, such as issuing US dollar-denominated bonds. Furthermore, the parties explored leveraging Barclays' expertise and global investor network to support project financing. The talks also covered the implementation of credit enhancement mechanisms designed to improve business access to capital more efficiently.
For residents and business owners in Thailand, this meeting signals a potential expansion in the availability of international funding channels for local projects. While the discussions highlight a strategic intent to bridge Thai businesses with global capital markets, no specific agreements or timelines for new bond issuances or financial products have been finalized. Further details regarding the implementation of these collaborative strategies remain to be confirmed by the respective institutions.
