"Savings Plus" sold out in 21 seconds; new pre-orders open August 3-5.
The government revealed that its "Savings Plus" government bonds received an overwhelming response, selling out within 21 seconds, reflecting the public's demand for a stable savings asset. A new subscription period will open from August 3-5 via Bond Connect.
August 2, 2569 – Ms. Rachada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the "Savings Plus" government bonds received overwhelming public interest, selling out in just 21 seconds. This reflects the demand for a stable, secure, and accessible savings option for individual investors, especially during periods of global economic volatility.
“The success of the Savings Plus bonds is not just about selling out quickly, but it demonstrates that when the government designs accessible financial instruments, people are ready to participate in saving and investing to build their own financial security,” Ms. Rachada said.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has a clear policy for all government agencies to increase economic opportunities for small-scale citizens, ensuring that capital flows equitably to the people and the real economy, rather than being concentrated only among those with more capital or greater resources.
The Savings Plus Bond is therefore designed to allow people to start investing with a small amount of money, using the "Small Lot First" allocation principle, meaning that smaller investors are prioritized, in order to give a wider audience fair access to stable government assets.
For those who have not yet invested, the next round of subscriptions for Savings Plus Bonds will be open from August 3–5, 2569, with a minimum investment of 1,000 baht. Priority will be given to retail investors through the Bond Connect platform.
Ms. Rachada stated that creating financial opportunities for the public does not stop at promoting saving, but also includes helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access more loans and funding.
According to data from the Bank of Thailand, the main problem for the Thai economy is not simply insufficient capital, but rather the difficulty in ensuring that capital reaches promising businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are financially capable and disciplined but face limitations in terms of collateral or insufficient access to financial information.
The government is therefore promoting the use of big data and alternative data sources to assess the capabilities of entrepreneurs, so that financial institutions can see the potential of businesses more comprehensively, not just considering the assets used as collateral. This will help increase opportunities for SMEs to access loans, use funds for working capital, expand their businesses, and maintain employment.
This part of the operation is overseen and driven by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, in collaboration with the Bank of Thailand, financial institutions, and relevant agencies.
At the same time, the government is accelerating efforts to close down channels for shady capital, horse racing accounts, online gambling, illicit transactions, and informal money that distorts competition. Money from illegal activities not only harms the public but also displaces legitimate businesses, undermines trust, and makes it difficult for businesses that comply with the law to compete.
In terms of investment, the government is committed to stabilizing and clarifying policies to attract quality investment, especially in future industries such as electric vehicles, data centers, the digital economy, and clean energy. This will lead to technology transfer, workforce skills development, and the creation of higher-paying jobs.
“Prime Minister Anutin’s government is working on a comprehensive system, from opening safe savings channels for the public to helping SMEs access capital, attracting quality investment into the country, and tackling illegal money that undermines competitiveness. The goal is to ensure that money flows into the real economy, generating investment, jobs, and income, and providing small-scale citizens with more equitable economic opportunities,” Ms. Rachada said.
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