I went to visit Yaowarat yesterday and saw that there are still many people crowded into gold shops. It made me think about which gold shop is really the best to choose. When I searched for information, I found that there are quite trustworthy gold shops nowadays.

Starting with Hua Seng Heng, an old shop that has been open for over 70 years. Now, they have expanded to focus on online gold bars with prices based on the global market in real-time. It's quite convenient. Then there’s Yaowarat, which has more than 350 branches. For example, if you want to buy gold from a convenient shop, Yaowarat is considered a top choice.

There’s also Mae Thong Sook, which has entered the online space with the MTS Gold platform, allowing 24-hour gold trading with real-time prices. For short-term speculators, this is quite suitable.

For Mae Thong Sook Aurora and Osiris, both offer comprehensive services including gold bars, gold jewelry, and futures. It depends on which shop you prefer to buy gold from, based on your own objectives.

As for TTK, the oldest in Thailand with over 160 years, it also has an antique gold museum. If you want to invest long-term, it’s considered trustworthy.

YLG Bullion and Gold Leaf are also options, offering online services and a decent number of branches.

Actually, choosing which gold shop to buy from depends on whether you want to buy jewelry, invest long-term, or speculate short-term. If you’re serious about investing, you should select a shop that is a member of the Gold Traders Association, has a long history, and is trusted by customers. Also, check the weight, commission fees, and buy-back conditions before making a decision.