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Gold prices down 200 baht

20 May 2013 : The Gold Traders Association on Monday morning announced buying prices at 18,768.08 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 19,050 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
Economic growth slows

20 May 2013 : Thailand's growth was slower than economists estimated in the first quarter as exports cooled, boosting the case for the central bank to cut interest rates.

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