The best explanation of gold in Thailand. Great work.
@julianreh
These videos are dangerously good. Thank you delivering again
@mangpoC
You forgot to mention that western jewelery uses mostly 18k gold which is 75%. Correction from the comments i now realize that 14k is more common. I apologize for the misunderstanding. Here in Thailand, we usually only buy 96.5% 23k gold. The only time we buy foreign gold jewelry is when we buy from luxury western brands like cartier which is 18k.
@Phillip-t5x
I live in Thailand and I bought a lot of gold here for one reason only and that is because there is no VAT or GST taxes like the crazy west that's why there are gold shops everywhere
@johntheaccountant5594
The price of Thai gold is the Dollar Market Price multiplied by the percentage of gold in it at 96.5% (1 Baht = 15.244 grams) The spread between buy and sell is 200 baht on 70,000 baht cost of 1 baht of gold is only 0.28% spread between buy and sell. Try buying physical gold in London and see the premium over the Dollar Market Price. There is no VAT, Income Tax or Capital Gains on Thai Baht Gold because it is currency. Go to Hatton Gardens in London and they would buy it off you all day for cash at spot price as they save the VAT and can sell it on for cash.
@AmericanOutsider
"The food is terrible and the weather is so much better back in the UK" pure brilliance - pure as gold 😀
@Ray_quan_lee
Underrated video as a Thai ppl. Love it
@lagianna100
This video was amazing. It absolutely blew my mind. Greatly informative.
@СлаваНавроцкий-ж2ь
Great sense of humor. Sub 🙂
The price of gold surged dramatically throughout 2025, driven by global economic uncertainty and a flight to safe-haven assets. This upheaval sent shockwaves through the gold market, sparking a frenzied rush on gold shops and trading apps across Thailand—from the bustling stalls of Bangkok's "Yaowarat" Chinatown to digital platforms on millions of smartphones. Long lines formed outside storefronts before dawn, while online trading volumes spiked so sharply that some apps temporarily buckled under the strain.
This video explores Thailand's centuries-old, almost spiritual connection with gold—a metal woven into royal ceremonies, wedding dowries, and everyday savings. We trace how that deep cultural bond has amplified the impact of rising global gold prices, leading to the unprecedented temporary suspension of trading in some Thai gold shops. You'll also discover current trends in gold investing, including the shift toward fractional ownership and digital gold, and what these changes mean for anyone looking to buy gold as a tangible, trusted form of investment in uncertain times.
