Thailand Mutual Fund Assets Hit Record THB6.19tr in July

Thailand’s mutual fund assets surpassed THB6tr for the first time in July, reaching THB6.19tr (USD168bn), up 4.7% from end-2024, according to the Association of Investment Management Companies. Fixed-income funds led growth, adding THB307bn to reach THB3.18tr amid expectations of domestic rate cuts. Equity funds fell 5.3% to THB1.69tr, while foreign investment funds gained 3.4% to THB1.4tr. Sustainable Thai ESG products surged 151% to THB74.2bn, buoyed by new launches. Kasikorn Asset Management led the sector with THB129bn in gains. Analysts said inflows into fixed income reflect positioning ahead of monetary easing in line with global trends.