Starting 1 Mar, BOT Sets Transaction Limits for Gold Trading on Baht Payment Platforms to Enhance Transparency

The Deputy Government Spokesperson emphasized that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will set transaction limits for gold trading on platforms using baht payments, starting 1 March 2026, to enhance transparency, reduce impacts on the baht exchange rate, and safeguard overall economic stability.

On 25 February 2026, Ms. Lalida Pertwiwatthana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, announced that the Bank of Thailand has introduced regulatory measures for gold trading on online platforms settled in baht. These measures aim to tighten control over high-value transactions, increase transparency, and reduce impacts on the baht's stability. The measures will take effect from 1 March 2026 and include key provisions as follows.

1. A transaction limit of no more than 50 million baht per person per platform is set for buying or selling gold, applicable only to platforms settled in baht. (This does not cover transactions settled in US dollars, general gold shops, gold saving platforms without resale options, or trading in futures markets.)

Furthermore, those holding gold valued over 50 million baht as of the end of 30 January 2026 may sell their existing holdings without any time restrictions.

Conditions for gold trading on platforms

2. Additional conditions for gold trading on platforms (both baht and US dollars) include:

• Prohibition on using another person's account to receive or make payments.
• Payment must be made exclusively through electronic systems.
• Full payment is required; partial payments or net settlements are prohibited.
• Gold must be personally received by the buyer.
• Gold sales must be backed by gold physically in the system and fully paid for; short selling is not allowed.

The Deputy Government Spokesperson added that these measures aim to reduce baht volatility and raise gold trading standards. The transaction limit applies only to general customers and excludes gold business operators or related product manufacturers. General customers trading up to 50 million baht will not be affected.

“The government supports the Bank of Thailand's approach to enhance transparency in financial transactions and maintain overall economic stability to build long-term confidence in the country's financial system,” she said.