6 March 2024 Police Forensics Office Royal Thai Police Warning to beware of a new form of "fake gold" using a method of mixing other metals with gold metal. Makes it look like real gold. But it has a lower weight and value than real gold. From the examination results of the chemical and physical examination group of the Central Forensics Division, it was found that Metals used in combination with gold metal It is the metal element rhenium (Rhenium) and tungsten (Tungsten), which cannot be detected using basic techniques such as acid drops, combustion, or using small X-ray instruments for analysis. This makes it necessary to use advanced scientific tools. in verification Now we have recommended gold shops that have X-Ray Fluorescence machines, which are modern tools. High accuracy Set it up to be able to detect metals that are rhenium (Rhenium) and tungsten (Tungsten) so that the machine can additionally detect these 2 types of metals. Including people who want to buy gold. Recommended to go buy-sell. with a standard shop Have a valid license To reduce the risk of being deceived and possibly receiving gold that is not genuine. Source: Thai News Agency