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More Thais making online gold purchases

Gold bars from YLG. The trader forecasts volatile swings for gold prices in the short term after rising sharply in early April.

The value of gold savings owned by Thais on online platforms rose 60-70% in the first quarter of 2023 from a year earlier as global prices rose by more than 8% during the period, while domestic gold prices hit a record, according to YLG Bullion International Co.

Thailand's leading manufacturer and exporter of authentic gold jewellery and gems anticipates gold prices will remain volatile, exceeding US$2,000 if the dollar continues to weaken, said chief executive Pawan Nawawattanasap.

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