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Published: Jan 9, 2026 16:30

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The Governor of the Bank of Thailand stated that regulatory authority over online gold trading has been expanded, and gold import regulations have been tightened over the past three months. Gold transactions exceeding $200,000 require clear source and documentary proof.

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