Bangkok: BAM held a historic seminar, BAM SYMPOSIUM: New Era of AMC 2025, joining forces with real estate agencies to jointly manage NPLs and NPA investments in a new dimension. Dr. Rak Vorakitpokathorn, Chief Executive Officer of Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Public Company Limited (BAM), stated that amid signs of recovery in the Thai economy, which still faces pressure from “household debt” and “SME debt” at record highs, BAM, as a leader in the AMC business, is preparing to host the annual seminar, BAM SYMPOSIUM: New Era of AMC 2025, on October 28, 2025, at Dusit Thani Bangkok. Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony.
According to Thai News Agency, for the annual seminar, BAM SYMPOSIUM: New Era of AMC 2025, agencies in the asset management, real estate, and national credit bureaus will share their visions on NPL management to unlock NPLs for AMC businesses, and NPA management to find survival and investment options for NPAs. Key topics include AMC and its role in revitalizing assets to drive the Thai economy, joining forces with AMC generals to solve the debt crisis, cracking the NCB code from data to opportunity, real estate investment: continue or stop?, and unlocking the secret key to unlocking NPA treasures. Those interested in attending the seminar can register free of charge online. Seating is limited, so registration will close once full capacity is reached.
Dr. Rak added that BAM, as the country’s largest AMC, plays a key role as the national monkey cheek, addressing the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) flooding the financial system. This effort involves effectively managing and resolving non-performing assets (NPLs) and NPAs to mitigate risks during times of economic volatility. It also creates investment opportunities by leveraging these assets to create added value and worthwhile returns. This reflects BAM’s role in supporting the economic system and fostering sustainable growth for Thai society. NPL management involves debt restructuring using a recycling machine, which includes the construction of a debt resolution factory (TDR) to restore debtors to better financial health.
Meanwhile, NPAs are pursuing the NPA Partnership strategy, a key strategy aimed at expanding their business base and generating increased revenue through collaboration with potential partner companies. This strategy aims to transform “undocumented assets” into “value-creating assets,” generating consistent income for BAM, reducing holding periods, and generating higher returns over the long term. BAM has thus far resolved over 160,000 debts, totaling over 500 billion baht in principal. Over 55,000 assets have been sold, with an appraised value of over 129 billion baht. Each year, BAM has the capacity to acquire and manage approximately 100 billion baht in non-performing assets.