BANGKOK, Thailand – For shoppers wondering how little they need to spend to buy a real gold necklace in Thailand, a half-salueng gold necklace starts at about 8,718.75 baht, based on the September 21 opening gold price. That is the gold value before workmanship charges. The final price at a jewelry shop will therefore be higher, depending on the necklace’s design and the shop’s making charge.
A half-salueng is 1/8 of a Thai baht-weight of gold, making it one of the smaller standard weights commonly available. For visitors or first-time buyers who want a small Thai gold necklace without spending the equivalent of a full baht-weight, it provides a lower-cost entry point. At the opening price on September 21, gold jewelry was selling for 69,750 baht per baht-weight, putting the gold value of a half-salueng at 8,718.75 baht.
However, gold prices changed seven times during the morning. By the seventh announcement at 11:19 a.m., gold jewelry was selling at 69,600 baht per baht-weight, equivalent to about 8,700 baht for a half-salueng before making charges. The actual amount paid for a necklace will depend on the latest gold price, its weight, design and workmanship fee, so shoppers should ask the retailer for the final price before buying.
