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The Gold Traders Association announced today's gold prices, with gold bars bought at 65,550 baht and sold at 65,750 baht per baht weight, and 96.5% gold jewelry bought at 64,232.92 baht and sold at 66,550 baht per baht. The association's president said the market could open higher tomorrow, with prices expected to climb by 1,000 to 2,000 baht, potentially surpassing 80,000 baht. Huaseng Heng offered advice on the best time to buy gold, citing market factors that influence the price trend.

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