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Thai Gold Prices Drop 250 Baht at Market Open

Thailand's Gold Traders Association reported gold prices fell 250 baht at the October 24 market open, marking the second consecutive daily decline. Gold jewelry now sells at 64,900 baht per baht weight, while gold bars trade at 64,100 baht sell and 63,900 baht buy. The global spot price sits at $3,998 per ounce.

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The Gold Traders Association announced gold prices for October 24, 2026, showing the market opening lower for a second straight day, down 250 baht compared to the previous day's close when gold jewelry sold at 64,900 baht per baht weight. According to the latest data released on the association's website at 09:03, gold bars traded at 63,900 baht buy and 64,100 baht sell per baht weight in the first announcement. Gold jewelry at 96.5% purity traded at 62,625.96 baht buy and 64,900 baht sell. Meanwhile, the global gold spot price stood at $3,998 per ounce.

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