Gold Shops Busy After 1,550 Baht Price Drop
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Gold shops in Khon Kaen were bustling on October 31 after gold jewelry prices plunged 1,550 baht per baht weight to 63,000 baht, with gold bars selling at 62,200 baht. Throughout the day, crowds flocked to buy gold ornaments — necklaces and rings — with most using personal savings. Some customers exchanged their existing gold for heavier pieces, anticipating that current prices represent a yearly low and will eventually rise again, as they have in previous cycles.
Uten Gold Shop owner Ekkalak Chanawirat explained that global gold prices have fallen continuously due to several factors: a strengthening US dollar drawing global investors toward dollar assets rather than safe-haven gold, sluggish economic conditions, and Middle East tensions affecting oil prices. He noted gold is currently in a downtrend but it remains unclear how far prices will drop. For those buying gold to hold, this period presents a good buying opportunity. However, investors should avoid rushing in heavily and instead monitor global developments, as further price swings in either direction remain possible. For long-term holders, though, this is considered the most attractive buying window.
