Category: Baht.Blog

Feb 18
Advertise Boats for hire or for sale

Do you offer trips in speedboats, excursions on boats, yachts, powerboats or motor-yachts, offer them for hire or even have one for sale? We’ve updated the categories so now alongside cars and bikes, you can also list boats. Remember, to qualify for a priority free listing, offer a discount of 20% or more on published […]

Feb 03
Silver down 1/3 climbs back to USD 80

From USD 120 per ounce to less than 80, silver has climbed back over USD 80 per ounce for the moment. Is this a a temporary bounce, will it make its way back to 120 or will it crash to lower levels? Only time will tell. We do not offer investment advice. Data from Kitco, […]

Jan 26
Gold rises above USD 5,000 per ounce, Silver holds above USD 100

Gold crosses USD5,000 per ounce on its way up, while Silver holds above USD 100 per ounce. For indication, the local Thai Gold (96.5% purity, approx 23.16 karat) mid price is around THB 74,750 (Gold Traders’ Association) for gold bars (96.5%) only – jewellery typically incurs a higher spread. We do not offer investment advice. […]

Jan 26
Silver over USD 100 per ounce

Although Thai gold is often talked about, another precious metal has just made an all time high, with Silver (AG) staying over USD 100 per ounce. We do not offer investment advice. Data from Kitco, Thai-Gold and/or Hua Seng Heng Gold Shop • For informational purposes only • Not financial advice Image by Walter Freudling

Jan 24
Gold approaches USD 5,000 per ounce

Gold approaches USD5,000 per ounce, while Silver has already crossed USD 100 per ounce on its way up. For indication, the local Thai Gold (96.5% purity, approx 23.16 karat) mid price is around THB 73,150 for gold bars (96.5%) only – jewellery typically incurs a higher spread. We do not offer investment advice. Data from […]

Nov 28
200,000 THB tax offset on solar installations until 2028

The cabinet approved a tax deductible in certain cases for residential installation of solar. Check with your accountant for details.

Nov 21
Thailand’s proposed VAT rate changes

According to reports in mainstream media quoting Finance Minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, yesterday, plans are afoot to increase the tax burden on people spending money in Thailand. Apparently 8.5% could hit by 2028, suggesting part/all of the increase could happen in 2026-27 although he indicated the economy would be better placed to support the increase in […]

Nov 21
Spud Bros Express

This new baked potato & fillings sensation in the UK on social media recently featured in the BBC news. With a local cold snap, temperatures at 17-25C in Chiang Mai and 21-27C in Bangkok, could it catch on here? After all, people here already eat to-order-sandwiches, hot burgers, pizzas, kebabs and various curries alongside the […]