HELLO FROM SO OK TRADING

“Gold Consolidation – The Opportunity to Accumulate Before the Next Big Wave!” As of April 2026, the global gold market is in a phase of “high-level consolidation” after reaching a record high of $5,594 per ounce earlier this year. Currently, gold spot prices are moving within the range of $4,522 – $4,702 per ounce (around 72,200 THB per baht gold bar in Thailand). Although prices have corrected from the peak, the overall trend remains a Structural Bull Market, underscoring gold’s strength as a safe-haven asset. Strong buying from central banks worldwide, especially China and emerging markets, continues to provide solid support. Meanwhile, geopolitical risks and expectations of a Fed rate cut in the second half of the year remain positive drivers for gold’s long-term outlook. For short-term investors, this is a “wait-and-see” moment. But for long-term investors, April represents a golden opportunity to gradually accumulate, preparing for the next major wave ahead. SO OK TRADING Your Trusted Business Partner FAST • SHARP • RELIABLE

SO OK TRADING INSIGHT | 12 OCTOBER 2026

Aluminium: The Future Material of the Global Automotive Industry SO OK TRADING | 14 August 2026 In an era where the world is shifting toward clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs), aluminium has emerged as a true strategic material reshaping the global automotive industry. With its unique properties — lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant, and 100% recyclable — aluminium is no longer just an alternative. It has become the core of modern vehicle design, addressing both energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The global automotive aluminium market is expanding rapidly, projected to grow from USD 31.9 billion in 2025 to over USD 63.8 billion by 2034, with an average annual growth rate of around 6%. Major global producers such as Novelis, Constellium, Hydro, Arconic, Chalco, and Alcoa are accelerating the development of low-carbon aluminium and Gigacasting technologies to meet the surging demand from the EV sector. In Thailand, although upstream aluminium smelting has yet to be established, the country holds significant potential in processing and component manufacturing. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and leading companies such as Thai Summit Group are driving the automotive industry into a new era of Hybrid and EV supply chains. As a trusted global partner in metals and industrial materials, SO OK TRADING is committed to being part of this transformation. Guided by the principle FAST • SHARP • RELIABLE, we continue to deliver knowledge, technology, and new opportunities to Thai enterprises, empowering them to thrive in the clean energy era of the metals market.