Thailand weighs 0.01% gold transaction tax to trace illicit gambling funds
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Thailand is weighing a 0.01% tax on gold transactions. Authorities would use the levy to trace illicit funds tied to scams and illegal gambling. No decision or implementation date was stated.
Why it matters
A gold-transaction levy would give Thai authorities a tracing tool aimed at laundering linked to illegal gambling, affecting operators and payment flows in the market.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Thailand weighs 0.01% gold transaction tax to trace illicit gambling funds”, 15 September 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/thailand-weighs-0-01-gold-transaction-tax-to-trace-illicit-gambling-fu/