I just noticed that dividend stocks are becoming a hot topic among investors—especially when the market is still uncertain. Finding passive income through dividends has therefore become a strategy that more and more people are interested in.

I have compiled 8 interesting dividend stocks for this year, selected based on their consistent dividend payment history, strong business fundamentals, and future outlook.

First is DIF, an infrastructure stock with a dividend yield as high as 11.25%, priced at 7.90 baht. The business is a cash cow that generates steady income from leasing telecommunications towers. Next is TISCO, a dividend favorite among the public for many years, priced at 97.50 baht, with a dividend yield of 7.95%, paying dividends consistently 2 times per year.

In the real estate sector, AP and SIRI both have very low valuations compared with the market. AP is priced at 5.80 baht with a dividend yield of 7.35%, while SIRI is priced at 1.17 baht with a dividend yield of 8.72%. Both are interesting for those looking to profit from price spreads while also collecting dividends.

DMT is a defensive-type stock with predictable cash flow, priced at 9.70 baht, with a dividend yield of 8.56%, and a dividend policy of paying no less than 90% of net profit. MC, a clothing retail business, is priced at 9.55 baht with a dividend yield of 8.26%, and has a very strong financial position.

For those who want to diversify risk even more, TCAP is a holding company that invests in various types of financial businesses, priced at 46.00 baht with a dividend yield of 6.98%, and PTT, an energy leader, priced at 30.00 baht with a dividend yield of 7.05%.

However, what I want to emphasize is that focusing only on a high dividend rate can be a trap. You should look at the consistency of dividend payments over at least the past 3–5 years, because truly good dividend stocks must be able to pay continuously even during crises.

Another important point is to check the dividend payout policy. If the Payout Ratio exceeds 90–100%, it may mean the company does not have enough remaining funds to invest in growth. The business fundamentals must be strong, and you should check whether Cash Flow from Operations is consistently positive.

One more point I like is looking for companies that not only pay high dividends, but also can increase dividends per share every year—this is a signal that reflects real business growth.

For those who still do not have an account, you need to open an account with a securities company licensed by ก.ล.ต. Then transfer money into the account, use Streaming to place buy/sell orders, and wait to receive the dividends on the specified date.

Besides the Thai market, investing in dividend stocks in the U.S. is also worth considering, because it gives access to global companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola, which have a consistent dividend-paying history for several decades. It also allows you to generate income in dollars, helping diversify currency risk.

There are several ways to invest in overseas dividend stocks, such as through mutual funds—suitable for those who want professionals to manage the portfolio—or CFD, which is a popular method nowadays and helps you use less investment capital.

In summary, investing in dividend stocks in 2568 is still an effective strategy for generating cash flow and reducing volatility. These 8 stocks are an interesting starting point, but you must always consider consistency, business fundamentals, and long-term growth potential to truly build sustainable wealth.