Thailand's $3 government bonds attract retail investors

Wealth ManagementAuthorities encourage savings among Thai citizens amid high household debtThai baht notes are seen at a bank in Bangkok. Thai authorities are encouraging savings through a new government bond program. © ReutersJOSEPH RACHMANAugust 12, 2026 11:27 JSTBANGKOK -- Thailand has launched a new government bond scheme with a minimum investment of just $3, targeting retail investors and encouraging savings in a country burdened by high household debt.Read NextInternational relationsThailand throws Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing a diplomatic lifelinePolicy AsiaVietnam's 10% growth drive runs into economic realitiesArtificial intelligenceThailand's investment applications jump 37% in Jan-June on AI boomAerospace & Defense IndustriesThai firms pivot to defense as government pushes local pro