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G-Token Implications and Risks for the Financial System Under State-Issued Digital Instruments in Thailand

As governments increasingly explore digital financial instruments to diversify funding channels and expand citizen participation, Thailand’s G-Token represents an early attempt to integrate blockchain technology into sovereign debt issuance. This study examines its potential implications through a multi-dimensional risk and governance framework, situating the analysis within both domestic regulatory structures and international benchmarks. The evaluation considers macroeconomic effects—such as potential shifts in monetary policy transmission, bank disintermediation risks, and systemic liquidity impacts—alongside micro-level concerns involving investor protection, market integrity, and financial literacy. Using comparative analysis with the European Union, Singapore, and United States regulatory approaches, the paper identifies critical gaps in legal classification, oversight maturity, and structural safeguards […]