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Gold Prices Plunge 450 Baht in Thailand on October 14

Gold prices in Thailand dropped sharply on October 14, 2026, falling 450 baht from the previous day's close to 66,850 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments. The Gold Traders Association reported that gold bars are bought at 65,850 baht and sold at 66,050 baht, while global spot gold stands at 4,156 USD per ounce. Association leaders anticipate a rebound tomorrow, forecasting a rise of 1,000–2,000 baht that could push prices above 80,000 baht.

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Gold price today, October 14, 2026, announced by the Gold Traders Association, updated the gold market and plunged sharply. Compared to yesterday's closing price, gold ornaments sell at 66,850 baht per baht weight.

The gold price for October 14, 2026 dropped sharply by 450 baht compared to the final price of October 13. According to the latest data from the Gold Traders Association published on its website at 09:00 today, gold bars have a domestic buying price of 65,850 baht per baht and a selling price of 66,050 baht per baht, as per the first announcement.

For 96.5% gold ornaments, the buying price is 64,536.12 baht per baht and the selling price is 66,850 baht per baht. Meanwhile, the global gold market price (Gold Spot) is at 4,156.00 USD per ounce.

Summary of gold price today, October 14, 2026: First announcement: Gold bars Buy: 65,850 baht Sell: 66,050 baht

Gold ornaments Buy: 64,536.12 baht Sell: 66,850 baht

Latest gold price update available here. Advice on when to buy gold. The Gold Traders Association president predicts tomorrow's opening will see gold prices rise by 1,000–2,000 baht, surpassing 80,000 baht. Huaseang Heng advises on the best time to buy gold, revealing factors influencing the price trend.

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