Thailand Plans Digital Bond Issuance to Public

According to PANews, Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced plans to issue government bonds worth 5 billion baht ($148 million) directly to the public by the end of the fiscal year on September 30. This initial issuance will be treated as a sandbox project, allowing trading on a digital bond platform, potentially the one announced by the Thai SEC earlier this month. The initiative aims to involve retail investors regardless of their financial status, enabling them to invest any amount and trade directly on the platform, bypassing traditional bank counters. With multiple platforms available and private sector participation, the government anticipates reduced management costs and a minimum investment requirement of 1,000 baht.