Understanding Thai Gold

Thai Baht Weight System

Understanding Thailand's unique gold measurement

1 Baht = 15.22 grams

Thai gold has historically been traded in Baht units, making it easier for local buyers to understand pricing. 1 Baht = 4 Salueng = 16 Fuang.

• 1 Baht = 15.22 grams

• 1 Baht = 0.489 Troy Ounces

• 10 Baht = 152.2 grams

96.5% Gold Purity

Thailand's unique gold standard

965 Fineness

Thai gold is 96.5% pure (965 fineness), which is different from the international karat system. This purity level is traditional in Thailand.

Unlike Western countries that use 24k, 22k, 18k system, Thailand uses percentage purity. 96.5% is roughly equivalent to 23.16 karat gold.

• 96.5% = 965 parts per 1000

• Equivalent to ~23.16 karat

• Higher than 22k (91.7%)

• Lower than 24k (99.9%)

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