Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025Listen to this articleListed Thai companies paid a record 651 billion baht in dividends last year, even as the domestic equity market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). By sector, the top three industries for dividend payouts were energy and utilities, banking, and information and communication technology. Dividend payments were concentrated from March to May, when listed firms made 533 dividend payments, representing 63.6% of all dividend distributions in 2025. Monthol Junchaya, chief investment officer at One Asset Management (ONEAM), said Thai dividend stocks remain an attractive investment. ONEAM expects dividend stocks to continue to be appealing in 2026, with returns likely on par with last year, he said.
