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Gold prices for August 17, 2026 have risen 150 baht from yesterday's close, with ornamental gold trading at 69,700 baht per baht weight according to the Gold Traders Association's latest announcement. Gold bars are quoted at 68,700 baht per baht for buying and 68,900 baht for selling, while 96.5% ornamental gold trades at 67,325.56 baht for buying and 69,700 baht for selling. Global gold prices (Gold Spot) stand at 4,396.00 US dollars per ounce. Gold merchants predict opening prices tomorrow could surge 1,000-2,000 baht per baht, potentially breaking through the 80,000-baht mark.

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