Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says a tax on gold businesses is being studied to track transactions and close loopholes used to hide illicit money. He says rates will not be high and will follow international standards. A tax on imports of gold bought for speculation rather than processing is also under study, after talks with the Thai Gold Traders Association. No timeline or rate has been set. Gold shops and bullion traders should keep clean transaction records and watch for the consultation.