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Gold Prices Surge Past 1,000 Baht on July 22

Gold prices in Thailand surged past 1,000 baht on July 22, with ornamental gold reaching 66,600 baht per baht as global spot prices climbed to $4,121 per ounce.

Gold Prices Surge Past 1,000 Baht on July 22
22 Jul Khaosod

The Thai Gold Traders Association announced on July 22, 2026 that gold prices surged strongly, breaking through the 1,000 baht mark. Gold prices for July 22, 2026 jumped 1,050 baht compared to the closing price on July 21, with ornamental gold selling at 66,600 baht per baht. The latest data from the Gold Traders Association, published on their website at 09:02, shows that gold bars have a domestic buyback price of 65,600 baht per baht and a selling price of 65,800 baht per baht under announcement 1. For 96.5% ornamental gold, the buyback price is 64,293.56 baht per baht and the selling price is 66,600 baht per baht. Global gold spot prices (Gold Spot) stood at 4,121.00 US dollars per ounce. Announcement 1: Gold bars – Buyback: 65,600 baht per baht; Selling: 65,800 baht per baht. Ornamental gold – Buyback: 64,293.56 baht per baht; Selling: 66,600 baht per baht. The chairman of gold traders predicted that the market opening tomorrow would see gold prices surge by 1,000 to 2,000 baht per baht, potentially breaking through 80,000 baht.

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Police

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Regional

Sansiri Launches 30 Projects Worth 40 Billion Baht in Phuket

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National

Thai TV News Director Steps Down Over Economic Downturn

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National

Thai Foreign Minister Attends ASEAN Meeting in Manila

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Police

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National

Fuel Prices Rise; Current Rates at Major Thai Pumps

Fuel prices increased across Thailand's major service stations on July 22, with regular gasohol 95 ranging from 35.79 to 36.29 baht per liter at PTT, Bangchak, PT, Shell, and Caltex stations.

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Breaking

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Airport Rail Link reduced service to one train per hour after a technical failure in its maintenance facility disabled the turnaround mechanism, though the operator said passenger safety remained unaffected.

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National

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On 21 July 2026, H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ M...

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Weather

Meteorology Department Warns 42 Provinces of Heavy Rain

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National

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