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Gold Prices Drop Sharply on July 17

Gold prices dropped 600 baht per baht-weight on July 17, with ornamental gold falling to 64,300 baht as global spot prices declined to $3,987 per ounce.

Gold Prices Drop Sharply on July 17
17 Jul Khaosod

Gold prices fell sharply on July 17, 2025, according to the Thai Gold Traders Association. Ornamental gold (96.5%) dropped 600 baht per baht-weight to a selling price of 64,300 baht, down from the previous day's close on July 16. The association released the updated pricing at 9:01 a.m. Gold bars are trading at 63,300 baht per baht-weight for buying and 63,500 baht for selling, while ornamental gold (96.5%) trades at 62,034.72 baht for buying and 64,300 baht for selling. The global gold spot price stands at 3,987.00 U.S. dollars per ounce. Gold traders predict the market may rebound by 1,000 to 2,000 baht per baht-weight tomorrow, potentially reaching 80,000 baht.

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National

Doctor Urges Fire Evacuation Training After Bangkok Bar Blaze

A doctor called for mandatory evacuation training after a deadly Bangkok bar fire, warning that people must practice staying calm and following safety procedures before disaster strikes rather than relying on instinct in emergencies.

Doctor Urges Fire Evacuation Training After Bangkok Bar Blaze
17 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Environment Minister Orders Crackdown on Protected Forest Encroachments in Phuket

Four suspects were arrested in Phuket's Naka Ridge National Reserved Forest for illegally constructing structures on protected land, as authorities intensify enforcement against forest encroachment across Thailand.

Environment Minister Orders Crackdown on Protected Forest Encroachments in Phuket
17 Jul Khaosod

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Weather

Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Rattles Chiang Mai

A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Wianghaeng District in Chiang Mai early Wednesday morning, with residents reporting light tremors but no structural damage.

Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Rattles Chiang Mai
17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand Rethinks Tourism Strategy With Health and Wellness Focus

Thailand is pivoting its tourism strategy toward health and wellness sectors to boost economic growth amid global volatility and domestic economic challenges. An August 5 seminar will bring government and industry leaders together to develo

Thailand Rethinks Tourism Strategy With Health and Wellness Focus
17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Miss Supranational Thailand Title Restored After Drama

Aye Kannyalak was reinstated as Miss Supranational Thailand 2026 after a dispute, with former pageant director Jo Kampol Thongchai mediating between her and her male counterpart to resolve misunderstandings.

Miss Supranational Thailand Title Restored After Drama
17 Jul Khaosod

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National

Thailand's Sugar Industry Eyes Carbon Credits for Net Zero 2050

Thailand's sugar industry is deploying carbon credits, tracking systems, and carbon capture technology to become a national green industry model while meeting the country's Net Zero 2050 target, converting emissions into economic assets for

Thailand's Sugar Industry Eyes Carbon Credits for Net Zero 2050
17 Jul Khaosod

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Breaking

Influencers Clash Over Missing 81 Million Baht in Donations

An influencer faces allegations that 81.9 million baht in donations were withdrawn in cash from personal accounts, with a rival creator demanding accountability on live-stream today.

Influencers Clash Over Missing 81 Million Baht in Donations
17 Jul Khaosod

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National

9.51 Million Thais Qualify for 2025 State Welfare Card

Just over 9.5 million Thais qualified for the 2025 State Welfare Card program, with benefits beginning August 1 for existing cardholders and October 1 for new applicants.

9.51 Million Thais Qualify for 2025 State Welfare Card
16 Jul Khaosod

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Weather

Weather Agency Issues Heavy Rain Alert for 39 Thai Provinces

Thailand's meteorological department has issued a heavy rain alert for 39 provinces as the southwest monsoon moderates, with northern regions facing the highest risk of flash flooding in foothill areas near waterways.

Weather Agency Issues Heavy Rain Alert for 39 Thai Provinces
16 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Man Dies in Khao Yai Forest Searching for Rare Wood

A 64-year-old aniewood poacher collapsed and died from exhaustion in Khao Yai National Forest after six days of illegal hunting in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province; rescue teams spent three nights retrieving his body through dense terrain.

Man Dies in Khao Yai Forest Searching for Rare Wood
16 Jul Khaosod

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