BOT Sets New Online Gold Trading Rules from March 1, 2026

Thansettakij•Economy•249d ago

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The Bank of Thailand is implementing new regulations for online gold trading to enhance transparency and stability.

•The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has introduced new rules for online gold trading.
•These regulations aim to increase transparency and control high-value gold transactions.
•Effective March 1, 2026, transactions via Baht-denominated platforms will be capped at 50 million Baht per person per platform.
•The measures are intended to reduce volatility in the Thai Baht.

•On March 1, 2026, new regulations for buying and selling gold on online platforms will take effect.
•The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has observed a continuous increase in gold trading on online platforms.
•High-value transactions have significantly impacted exchange rates, necessitating regulatory action.
•The BOT announced measures to increase scrutiny and elevate the transparency and standards of gold transactions.
•A limit of 50 million Baht per person per platform will be imposed on gold trading transacted in Baht.
•This limit does not apply to USD-denominated transactions, physical gold shops, gold savings platforms (non-redeemable), or TFEX.
•Individuals holding gold valued over 50 million Baht as of January 30, 2026, will be allowed to sell their existing holdings without time limits.
•The BOT aims to reduce Baht volatility through these new regulations, which apply to general customers, excluding gold businesses and producers.

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Pimphan Charoenkan

"The BOT has issued online gold trading supervisory measures to increase stringency."

ธปท. ได้ออก มาตรการกำกับดูแลการซื้อขายทองคำบนแพลตฟอร์มออนไลน์ เพื่อเพิ่มความเข้มงวด

Pimphan Charoenkan

"The BOT stated these measures aim to reduce Baht's volatility."

ธปท. ระบุว่า มาตรการนี้มุ่งลดความผันผวนของค่าเงินบาท

Bank of Thailand(แบงก์ชาติ)ℹ️

The central bank of Thailand, responsible for monetary policy and financial stability.

BOT(ธปท.)ℹ️

Abbreviation for the Bank of Thailand, the central bank of Thailand.

Financial Markets Department, Bank of Thailand(สายตลาดการเงิน ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)

A department within the Bank of Thailand overseeing financial market operations.

Thailand Futures Exchange, a derivatives exchange in Thailand.

Pimphan Charoenkan(นางสาวพิมพ์พันธ์ เจริญขวัญ)

Assistant Governor, Monetary Policy Group at the Bank of Thailand, who announced the new regulations.

March 1, 2026(1 มีนาคม 2569)

The effective date for the new regulations on online gold trading.

January 30, 2026(30 มกราคม 2569)

The cut-off date for gold holdings that will be exempt from certain selling restrictions.