Gold & Silver Price Today in Thailand
Live prices per baht in THB
Live gold and silver prices in Thailand in THB. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Thailand
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (THB/baht)
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Silver Price Today in Thailand
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in THB per baht, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (THB/baht)
Gold in Thailand
Thailand has a vibrant gold market deeply embedded in Thai culture and Buddhist traditions. Gold is given as offerings at temples, exchanged at weddings, and used extensively as a savings vehicle. The traditional Thai unit is the baht weight (15.244 grams), which is heavier than the currency unit. Prices are quoted in Thai Baht (THB) per baht-weight, and Thailand's gold market is one of the most transparent and regulated in Southeast Asia.
Local Market Context
Bangkok's Yaowarat Road (Chinatown) is the heart of Thailand's gold trade, with hundreds of shops displaying large illuminated gold price boards. The Gold Traders Association of Thailand publishes official daily gold prices that all member shops must follow, ensuring price transparency nationwide. Thailand also has a thriving gold jewelry export industry, with Thai craftsmanship recognized internationally.
Taxes & Duties on Gold in Thailand
Thailand applies a 5% import duty on gold and a 7% VAT, creating a combined tax burden of approximately 12% above international spot. The 7% VAT applies to both jewelry and investment bullion. Freshgoldprice.com's prices include both the 5% duty and 7% VAT. Thailand's Gold Traders Association member shops display the official daily price, which already incorporates these costs.
Buying Tips for Thailand
In Yaowarat (Chinatown), all shops display the same official Gold Traders Association price — negotiate only on making charges. Request a gold shop receipt (ใบกำกับภาษี) showing karat, weight, price per baht-weight, and VAT. Thai gold jewelry is nearly always 96.5% pure (23K equivalent) — different from most other countries. For investment, opt for gold bars (ทองคำแท่ง) over jewelry to minimize making charges.
Gold as an Investment in Thailand
Thai gold bars (ทองคำแท่ง) in standard baht-weight sizes are highly liquid across all Gold Traders Association member shops, which offer transparent buyback at official daily rates. Gold Futures on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) allow sophisticated investors to hedge or speculate. The Gold Traders Association's standardized pricing system makes Thailand's gold market unusually transparent for the region.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Thailand
- What is the gold price per gram in Thailand today?
- The current gold price per gram in Thailand is shown in the gold table above in THB, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Thailand?
- Thai gold is conventionally 96.5% pure (approximately 23.16K) — traded by the baht-weight (15.244 g) at the Gold Traders Association rate. The price is shown in the table above in THB per baht.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per baht of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 22K gold = 91.7% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Thailand today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Thailand is shown in the silver section above in THB, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- What is a baht-weight of gold in Thailand?
- One baht-weight of gold equals 15.244 grams. The Gold Traders Association (GTA) publishes daily prices in baht-weight — the unit shown above.
- Does the gold price in Thailand include taxes?
- Yes — the displayed price includes 5% import duty and 7% VAT, compounded into the final figure shown above.
- What is a Thai baht-weight in gold?
- A baht-weight (บาท) in gold is a traditional Thai unit of 15.244 grams, distinct from the currency. Thai gold jewelry is priced and sold by the baht-weight, and investment bars come in standard baht-weight sizes. This is different from the Thai currency Baht (THB).
- Why do all Thai gold shops charge the same price?
- The Gold Traders Association of Thailand publishes an official daily gold price that all member shops are required to follow. This creates an unusually transparent system where price competition occurs only on making charges, not on the gold value itself.
- What karat is Thai gold jewelry?
- Thai gold jewelry is nearly always 96.5% pure gold (equivalent to about 23.2K), which is unique by international standards. This high purity makes Thai gold jewelry distinctive in color and value density compared to the 18K or 22K common elsewhere.