SET News :SET expands public access to government savings bonds through securities accounts for the first time; "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" subscription opens August 3-5

SET News 48/2026 July 16, 2026 SET expands public access to government savings bonds through securities accounts for the first time; "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" subscription opens August 3-5 Key Points - SET has prepared the Bond Connect infrastructure to support the offering of the "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" government savings bonds, in collaboration with the Public Debt Management Office, the Bank of Thailand, and participating distributors. - Bond Connect provides easier access to government savings bonds, with a minimum subscription of only THB 1,000 and a total offering size of THB 2 billion. The bonds will offer a fixed interest rate of 1.80% per year for the 3-year maturity bond and 2.80% per year for the 10-year maturity bond, higher than fixed-deposit rates. - The Small Lot First allocation method broadens the opportunity for a wide range of investors to receive an allocation. Bonds will be allocated through investors' securities accounts, enabling secondary-market trading. - Investors with a securities account can subscribe to the "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" through 24 participating distributors via digital channels and branches during August 3-5, 2026. BANGKOK, July 16, 2026 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in collaboration with the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT), has developed the Bond Connect infrastructure to broaden public access to debt securities through the capital market. The infrastructure will support subscriptions for the "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" government savings bonds, with a minimum investment of THB 1,000 and a total offering size of THB 2 billion. The bonds will offer a fixed interest rate of 1.80% per year for the 3-year maturity bond and 2.80% per year for the 10-year maturity bond, higher than fixed-deposit rates. The initial subscription period will run from August 3 to 5, 2026. Investors with a securities account can subscribe through 24 participating securities companies and banks via digital channels, branches, and the Streaming application. SET President Asadej Kongsiri stated that the Bond Connect Platform represents a collaboration between the public and private sectors to build on Thailand's capital market infrastructure, support government policy, and provide the public with more convenient access to government bonds. The initiative will also lay the foundation for the future development of debt securities services through the capital market. This marks another important step in advancing SET's vision to become "The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities". "The offering of the "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" through Bond Connect demonstrates the value of Thailand's capital market infrastructure in broadening access to government savings bonds. Investors can begin with only THB 1,000, while the Small Lot First allocation method enhances opportunities for a broad range of investors to receive an allocation. Once allocated, the bonds will be held in scripless form through investors' securities accounts, enabling investors to manage them alongside other assets in their portfolios. The infrastructure also supports secondary-market trading through SET, backed by transparent and verifiable market prices. Investors will be able to view their "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" bond holdings together with their other assets through the wiset application. In the future, the bonds may also be used as collateral, offering greater flexibility in portfolio management. Together, these features enhance the overall investment experience," Asadej added. The "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" government savings bonds will be available for subscription from August 3, 2026 8.30 AM to August 5, 2026 3.00 PM in two maturities: a fixed interest rate of 1.80% per year for the 3-year maturity bond and 2.80% per year for the 10-year maturity bond. Investors may subscribe through their securities accounts via any of the 24 participating distributors, comprising six commercial banks and 18 securities companies, through digital channels, branches, or the Streaming application. Allocation will take place on August 6, 2026. Investors can obtain further information and subscribe to the "Government Retail Bond Aom Plus" government savings bonds through Bond Connect at: www.set.or.th/bond and www.setinvestnow.com/th/bond. "SET...The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities" ______________________________________________________________________