Search
Close this search box.
Warning of “fake gold”, government sector rushes to solve the problem

Bangkok, At this time, gold prices are still high. Gold jewelry has gone up to 38,000 baht per baht, becoming a temptation. Let criminal groups bring out more fake gold to sell. The government sector must issue a warning. Today's gold price until noon, the Gold Traders Association has announced the price 1 time. The price has not changed from yesterday. Gold bars are bought at 37,250 baht per baht and sold at 37,350 baht per baht. Gold jewelry is bought at 37,350 baht per baht and sold at 37,350 baht per baht. 37,850 baht per baht. Yesterday, the price of gold rose to a new record high. Gold jewelry sold for 38,050 baht per baht before gradually moving down during the day. The price of gold is this high. It may also be a channel for scammers to trick people into selling fake gold. The government sector issued a deterrent against Mr. Naphinthon Srisangphan, Deputy Minister of Commerce. Lead officials from the Department of Internal Trade Officials of the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) and the S ecretariat of Consumer Protection (OCPB) visited gold shop operators on Yaowarat Road and identified "fake gold" in different forms, such as grade A gold, Micron gold, cloned gold, stuffed gold, including gold jewelry. There are new techniques. It is used to make fake gold as close to real gold as possible. and cannot be checked with the naked eye It affects shops that buy gold, pawn shops, and consumers. Therefore, to build confidence for consumers in choosing to buy gold. Therefore, GIT was assigned to join in the inspection unit and check the purity of gold. We would like to warn consumers when purchasing gold to check the origin of the gold carefully. Avoid buying gold Through online channels with prices lower than the market It is recommended to buy from a gold shop that has a clear location and clearly announces the price fluctuations of gold. The symbol that must be noted every time is the Gold Traders Association member sign (current year), it will help to have another level of confidence or stores th at have the symbol in the Buy With Confidence project through GIT certification, also known as the Buy With Confidence project. (BWC) Last year there were more than 1,600 cases, most of which were sold through online channels. There are both gold bars. and gold jewelry Mr. Jitti Tangsitphakdee President of the Gold Traders Association Said that from January 1 until yesterday where the price of gold rose to its highest The price of gold has increased by 4,100 baht, or 12%, the highest it has ever been. In addition to the interest factor geopolitics The value of the baht has weakened. Analysts estimate that each country's central bank is buying gold to store. As a result, the price of gold continues to move up. However, it is seen that gold has a chance to rise further. As for the problem of fake gold The Gold Traders Association Coordinate with relevant agencies Cooperate in the inspection along with urging association members to be more careful At this time, no problems have been found in member stores. So urce: Thai News Agency

ADVERTISEMENT