Archive · 13 Sep 2025

Thailand Gold Exports to Cambodia Surge, Triggering Probe

Thailand Gold Exports to Cambodia Surge, Triggering Probe

Thailand is sending a lot more gold to Cambodia than usual, which has caused some concerns.

The amount of gold being sent is so high that it's raising questions about why and where the gold is going.

One worry is that it might be related to illegal activities like money laundering.

Experts are worried that the strong Thai currency, the baht, is getting too strong compared to other countries, which could hurt businesses.

The government is going to investigate to find out why and what to do to fix it.

There are concerns that money sent home by migrant workers is also affecting the currency.

These groups plan to meet with the central bank to address the situation.

Sources