泰國發行G-Tokens，通過區塊鏈擴大投資訪問

該計劃構成了該國預算借貸計劃的一部分，並針對零售參與。

Thailand’s Finance Ministry is planning to issue 5 billion baht ($150 million) in digital investment tokens that will be offered to retail investors as part of the government’s broader budget borrowing plan, three government officials told Reuters.

三名政府官員告訴路透社，泰國財政部正計劃發布50億泰銖（1.5億美元）的數字投資代幣（1.5億美元），這將作為政府更廣泛的預算借貸計劃的一部分提供給零售投資者。

The Southeast Asian nation is looking to diversify its funding sources and the move marks a significant shift in the country’s strategy to raise public funds using blockchain-backed assets.

東南亞國家正在尋求多樣化其資金來源，此舉標誌著該國使用區塊鏈支持資產籌集公共資金的戰略的重大轉變。

The ministry will issue the tokens, called G-Tokens, within two months and they won’t be classified as debt, the officials said on Wednesday. The tokens will offer an accessible alternative investment channel for individuals who are seeking better returns.

官員周三表示，該部將在兩個月內簽發名為G-Tokens的代幣，並且不會被歸類為債務。代幣將為尋求更好回報的個人提供可訪問的替代投資渠道。

“The Finance Ministry is planning to launch G-Tokens for public fundraising within two months from now,” one of the officials said.

一位官員說：“財政部正計劃在兩個月內的兩個月內推出G-Tokens進行公共籌款活動。”

“This initiative will be rolled out as part of the government’s borrowing strategy for the year. The aim is to create an investment opportunity for the people.”

“這項倡議將作為當年政府借貸戰略的一部分推出。目的是為人民創造投資機會。”

The cabinet has approved the proposal and the tokens will be launched in accordance with central bank regulations, said Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

財政部長Pichai Chunhavajira說，內閣已批准該提案，代幣將根據中央銀行法規啟動。

“The government’s borrowing plan includes both debt and non-debt instruments, and this fits into that broader strategy,” said Pichai, adding that the initiative could yield higher returns than existing bank deposit rates.

Pichai說：“政府的借貸計劃包括債務和非DEBT工具，這符合該更廣泛的戰略。”他補充說，該倡議可以產生比現有銀行存款利率更高的回報。

Interest Rates and Savers

利率和儲蓄者

The Bank of Thailand recently cut the key interest rate to 1.75%, leading to lower interest income for those holding bank deposits. Rates for deposits at Thai banks currently range from 1.25% to 1.5%, while the benchmark rate is at 1.75%.

泰國銀行最近將關鍵利率降低到1.75％，從而降低了持有銀行存款的人的利息收入。目前，泰國銀行存款的費率在1.25％至1.5％之間，而基準利率為1.75％。

The move to lower rates and the introduction of G-Tokens could encourage investors to seek out better capital gains in a low-rate environment.

降低利率和引入G-Tokens的舉動可以鼓勵投資者在低利率環境中尋求更好的資本收益。

The G-Token is not being treated as a traditional bond but it will serve the fundraising purpose for the government’s fiscal needs. This allows the state to diversify funding sources without needing to issue more public debt.

G-Token並未被視為傳統紐帶，但它將為政府的財政需求提供籌款目的。這使國家可以多樣化資金來源，而無需發行更多的公共債務。

The digital model could also help streamline capital inflows from retail participants through a modernized platform.

數字模型還可以幫助通過現代化平台簡化零售參與者的資本流入。

G-Tokens will serve as a new income-generating option for everyday investors. The Finance Ministry said this issuance will test the token’s market acceptance. It plans to make further issuances if demand shows promise during this pilot phase.

G-Tokens將為日常投資者提供新的收入選擇。財政部表示，此發行將測試令牌的市場接受。如果需求在此試點階段顯示出希望，它計劃進一步發行。

"The government is aiming to diversify its funding sources and the move signals the Southeast Asian nation's ambition in developing the digital economy," said Mohsin Rizvi, managing director for APAC at Viable, a global technology-driven investment management firm.

全球技術驅動的投資管理公司Apac Apac Apac董事總經理Mohsin Rizvi表示：“政府的目標是使其資金來源多樣化，此舉標誌著東南亞國家在發展數字經濟方面的野心。”

"There has been a buzz around government-issued tokens in recent times, and it will be interesting to see how this initiative unfolds."

“最近，人們對政府發出的代幣引起了轟動，很有趣的是，這項倡議是如何展開的。”

The Southeast Asian nation is rolling out initiatives to support blockchain-based investment alternatives. Earlier this year, the government said it is considering a proposal to issue government-backed stablecoins.

東南亞國家正在製定支持基於區塊鏈的投資替代方案的舉措。今年早些時候，政府表示正在考慮提出一項簽發政府支持的穩定的建議。

The Pheu Thai-led government, which enjoys the support of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is rolling out several initiatives to support digital financial goals. These include expanding retail and institutional investor access.

泰國領導的政府享有前總理Thaksin Shinawatra的支持，該政府正在推出幾項支持數字財務目標的計劃。其中包括擴大零售和機構投資者的訪問。

The G-Tokens align with these broader goals by merging traditional finance with emerging digital technology.

G-Tokens通過將傳統金融與新興的數字技術合併來與這些更廣泛的目標保持一致。

This move also follows a global trend of countries exploring blockchain to enhance public services and tourism. For instance, Bhutan is using blockchain for notary services, while Dubai is integrating it into its tourism domain.

此舉還遵循了探索區塊鏈以增強公共服務和旅遊業的全球趨勢。例如，不丹正在將區塊鏈用於公證服務，而迪拜則將其集成到旅遊領域。