BEM Reports Record Q3 Profit Amid Economic Challenges

According to a report by Khaosod Online, Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) has demonstrated strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2026. The company recorded a profit of 1.134 billion baht, representing a 5% growth and reaching a 10-year high. This brings the total profit for the first nine months of the year to over 3.02 billion baht. Dr. Sombat Kitjalaksana, Managing Director of BEM, noted that the company maintained robust core business revenues despite facing economic challenges and flooding incidents toward the end of the quarter. The company attributed part of its success to an active debt management strategy that reduced financial costs by 10%. Furthermore, Fitch Ratings has maintained BEM's credit rating at 'A(tha)' with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the company's financial stability and long-term growth potential. For residents and commuters in Bangkok, this performance suggests continued operational stability for the city's expressway and metro networks. While the company has shown resilience, the long-term impact of recent flooding on infrastructure maintenance costs remains to be fully assessed in future financial disclosures.