Krungsri Elevates Trusted Partner Role, Accelerating Sustainable Finance to Support Clients and Thailand’s Long-Term Growth

Bangkok (14 May 2026) - Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL), a member of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest financial groups, announced the 2026 strategic direction for its Corporate and Investment Banking Group, reaffirming its commitment to being a "Trusted Partner for a Sustainable Future." The strategy targets sustainable growth for leading corporate clients, supports industry development, and contributes to Thailand's long-term sustainable future.

Mr. Prakob Phiencharoen, Krungsri Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Group, said, “Our 2026 direction is to drive value creation alongside business growth while elevating our role as a trusted partner that advances the long-term success of our clients, key industries, and the Thai economy. Krungsri acts as an enabler, helping clients manage ESG-related transition challenges and convert them into new global opportunities. We bring together Krungsri's expertise, the MUFG network, and the collaborative strength of ONE Krungsri to develop concrete transition financing solutions.”

In 2025, Krungsri delivered outstanding achievements, particularly in the area of Sustainable Finance. Notable accomplishments included acting as Joint Sustainability Structuring Advisor, Joint Lead Manager, and Joint Bookrunner for the 29-billion-baht reopening, marking the inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) issuance by a sovereign issuer in Asia. Krungsri also served as Sole Bookrunner, Arranger, and Sustainability Structuring Advisor for 2 billion Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), representing the first Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance by a Thai State-Owned Enterprise. In addition, Krungsri received three major accolades at The Asset Triple A Awards: Best Bank for Sustainable Finance (fourth consecutive year), Best Bond Advisor – Domestic (third consecutive year), and Best M&A Advisor, underscoring the Bank's leading advisory capabilities. These recognitions reinforce Krungsri's commitment to delivering modern, sustainable financial solutions as a trusted partner supporting Thai businesses in advancing alongside society and the environment over the long term.

For 2026, the Corporate and Investment Banking Group has operated under the theme "Sustainable Future for Client, Industry and Country," pursuing three strategic dimensions:

• Deliver sustainable success for clients by creating value and providing comprehensive financial solutions that effectively support both business growth and funding needs.
• Support the development of Thailand's economy and key industries through a diverse suite of financial services and deep sector expertise, complemented by both domestic and international strategic partnerships to enhance the long-term competitiveness.
• Contribute to building a sustainable future for the country by advancing Sustainable Finance to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, aligned with Thailand's Net Zero 2050 Goals.

Execution will be driven by four core approaches:

1. Comprehensive financial solutions: Provide end-to-end financing solutions across loans, bonds, and ESG-related offerings, building on the momentum of recently completed landmark transactions.
2. Connectivity through MUFG network: Expand client opportunities through MUFG collaboration, supporting both inbound growth (Anchor Local Engagement) and outbound expansion (Scale Global Reach), and enhancing solutions across sustainable finance, offshore financing, and sector-focused support to meet evolving client needs.
3. Integrated advisory for complex transactions: Work closely with Krungsri Securities PCL, MUFG's global network, and partner banks across ASEAN to support strategic transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets (ECM), and the investment unit distribution as selling agent. The focus is on tailored advisory and fit-for-purpose financial structures suited to each client's circumstances and objectives, driving long-term, sustainable value creation.
4. Elevating client business capabilities with tailored digital solutions: Designed specifically for the unique needs of each industry, these digital solutions provide comprehensive support for business operations in today’s digital economy. The offerings encompass real-time domestic and international transaction and transfer services, as well as advanced access to investment products via digital platforms. The goal is to enhance competitiveness, boost operational efficiency, and drive sustainable long-term success for clients.

“Krungsri is also advancing its sustainable finance initiatives in 2026 with a target to provide financing under Social and Sustainable Finance (SSF) portfolio totaling 350 billion baht. In the first quarter of 2026, we played a significant role in advancing sustainable finance across several key industries. This included serving as Sole Lead Arranger for the issuance of 3.5 billion baht in Green Debenture for RATCH Group; acting as Sole Lead Arranger for 8 billion baht in Sustainability Debenture and providing a 3 billion baht Sustainable Loan to Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM),” Mr. Prakob added.

Krungsri also provided successful rating advisory services, further demonstrating the Bank's expertise in delivering holistic support across capital markets and financial structuring solutions.

“Sustainable growth is not the achievement of any single organization—it calls for a concerted, economy-wide effort so that all parties can advance together. That is why we are committed to building an ecosystem that enables the growth of our clients, industries, and the country by combining our expertise, a full range of solutions, and strategic partnerships to strengthen competitiveness and collectively drive a truly sustainable future,” Mr. Prakob concluded.