Bangkok Post
Infrastructure fund to help finance rail buyback plan
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The 200 billion baht the government plans to use to buy back the concessions of all electric train lines in Greater Bangkok is expected to come from two sources: the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and fundraising through an infrastructure fund.
Key facts
- The 200 billion baht the government plans to use to buy back the concessions of all electric train lines in Greater Bangkok is expected to come from two sources: the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and fundraising through an
- Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office, said the government plans to raise funds via an infrastructure fund on a gradual basis, with 80 billion baht raised per issue until the targeted amount is reached.
- Infrastructure funds often offer average yields of 6-7%, said Mr Tibordee.
- If the concession buyback takes place in 2027, the remaining concession period for some lines would be shorter, especially the Green Line, as its concession ends in 2029
- The government wants to launch the scheme by Jan 1, 2027, he said.
- The ministry intends to have the clearing house in place for a New Year 2027 rollout,"
Summary
Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office, said the government plans to raise funds via an infrastructure fund on a gradual basis, with 80 billion baht raised per issue until the targeted amount is reached.
He said he expects investors will be eager to buy fund units given the low risk.