Currency Guide Thailand

Currency

Thailand Baht = 100 satang. Notes are in denominations THB1000, 500, 100, 50, 20

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Credit Cards

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, while Diners Club has more limited use. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other facilities which may be available.

Banks

The banking hours in Thailand are generally Monday to Friday 9:30am-3:30pm.

Currency Regulations

The import of local currency is free.

The export of local currency is limited to THB50,000 unless you are travelling to a neighbouring country and then it is limited to THB500,000.

The import of foreign currency is free.

The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared as imported.

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Currency Exchange

In Thailand, Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and larger hotels, generally banks have the best rates and unlike the hotels do not charge any commission. Bureau de changes are also scattered around and are available to change money between 8am and 8pm. Outside large towns and tourist areas, notes higher than THB500 may be difficult to exchange, so you are advised to carry small change. Travelers cheques are accepted by all banks and large hotels and shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Exchange Rate History

Date THB Rate
01/01/02 60.481
01/01/03 65.398
01/01/04 66.661
01/01/05 70.051
01/01/06 66.561
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the Thai Baht since the beginning of 2002.

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