Thailand launches Oom Plus bond sale through digital platforms

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) began selling the new “Oom Plus” government bonds on 31 July 2024, offering two tenors – 3 years at a fixed 1.80 % interest and 10 years at 2.80 % – with a total issuance of 2 billion baht. The first tranche, sold via the PaeTung digital wallet, was oversubscribed and sold out in 21 seconds.

A second tranche of the same size will be available from 3–5 August through the Bond Connect Platform, using a “small‑lot first” approach that allows purchases as low as 1,000 baht. Investors can buy through participating banks, securities firms, the P​aeTung app, or streaming‑type trading apps. Deputy Prime Minister Ek Niti Nitatthaprasat highlighted the sale on Facebook, noting the initiative’s aim to broaden financial inclusion, create a transparent secondary market, and strengthen Thailand’s capital‑market infrastructure. A further issuance of up to 4 billion baht is planned for September, with details to be announced in August.