Thai money and money in Thailand

The baht is the currency in Thailand and is located in the following denominations:

20 Baht Note-Green

50 Baht Note-blue

100 Baht note-Red

500 Baht note-Purple

1000 Baht note-Brown

Satang brass coins 25 coin

Satang 50 gold coin made of brass

1 Baht coin silver and slightly bigger than a U.S. cent

Baht 5 silver medals and a bit 'smaller than the 10 baht coin

10 baht coins silver ring with a center of brass

E 'are 1.5 and 10 Satang coins that occasionally run in along with coins of 25 and 50 Satang but usually you only get this change in a supermarket, chain stores, or sometimes a Seven Eleven. Most of the pretty village Deal Baht denominations. If you take a lot Satang you will probably find some to take home as souvenirs.

All the Thai currency, the image of the king on it. E 'considered disrespectful to the Thai money in your pocket when you maintainthe King sat. Similarly, if you drop a note or a coin not step on it to stop, as this is very disrespectful.

Never exchange money at home before leaving for Thailand exchange rates will be as bad as your country of origin. There are many places in Thailand in exchange for currency exchange almost every bank on every corner in the tourist areas and their branches. Hotels and money changers at the airport usually record as poorgood thing, stick to the banks for the best price. Although it is a good idea to have a small amount of exchange at the airport upon arrival is the only way to get money wherever you go.

Given the volatility of the Thai baht in recent years have more than one) has developed an offshore market price of a share exchange and being a creature on earth (in Thailand. Be careful with computer gear as XE rate as to give and make as many other offshoregood. Check the daily rates for banks Thai online:

Siam Bank

Kasikorn Bank

Bangkok Bank

ATMs are everywhere in tourist areas and provide country-rate as well, but make a backup of your rights and banks baht currency conversions from your currency because most of these fees, rates drop significantly, especially since the Most banks will convert the currency at the rate of offshore. If you live in the United Kingdom to open a Nationwide Flex Accountand if you live in America, you open an ING Orange account control of two banks do not charge fees for withdrawals, or convert your currency at the rate of offshore.

Traveller's checks are always the best option. Even if you make a tax rate that you pay is always a better exchange rate on them. You also have the added protection in case of loss or theft they will be replaced within 24 hours. Remember, you must show your passport, travelers changingControls.

Cash, as they say is always right, but if you do not bring only large bills, then the speed varies depending on the denomination and costs only slightly better than traveler's checks. In a large sum of money everywhere these days is a bad idea and not worth the risk. A hundred dollar bills in 1996, marked usually are not accepted the fact forged strong this year by North Korea.

The best thing is a mix of travelers checks and credit cards to haveAre covered in all cases.

Note: your credit card at an ATM is generally very safe, but do not use them in stores or shops to buy goods because of credit card fraud continues to be widespread in Thailand. Using only time that I have other uses ATM as a hotel, but I felt comfortable with the owners / management in front of me.