The baht is the currency in Thailand and is found in the following denominations:
20 Baht Note-Green
50 Baht Note-blue
100 Baht note-Red
500 Baht note-Purple
1000 Baht note-Brown
25 satang coins small brass coin
50 satang coins small brass coin
1 Baht coin silver and slightly bigger than a U.S. cent
5 Baht coin silver and a little smaller than the 10 baht coin
10 Baht coin-silver ring with a brass center
Itare 1.5 and 10 satang coins that you occasionally run into along with the 25 and 50 satang coins but usually you'll only get this as change in a supermarket, chain stores, or sometimes a Seven Eleven. Most other places quite Deal Baht denominations. If you take a bag Satang you will probably find some to bring home as souvenirs.
All the Thai currency, the image of the king on it. It is considered disrespectful to Thai money in your pocket as you keepwould sit on the king. Likewise, if you should drop a note or coin not step on it to stop it, as this is very disrespectful.
Never change your currency at home before traveling to Thailand exchange rates will be bad as your home country. There are many places to places to change currency in Thailand almost every bank has money changers on every corner in the tourist areas as well as their industry. Hotel and airport money changers usually a bad rate and so-Stick to the banks for the best price. Although, it's a good idea to have a small amount of exchange at the airport upon arrival is the only way you get money wherever you go.
Given the volatility of the Thai baht in recent years it has several) developed a split market price a being offshore exchange rates and a creature on land (in Thailand. Be careful with exchange rate calculator as XE, as offshore rate and give the many others do. Checkthe daily rates for Thai banks online to:
Siam Bank
Kasikorn Bank
Bangkok Bank
ATMs are everywhere in the tourist areas and they provide the in country-rate as well, but watch you back from your banks fees and baht currency conversions from your currency because most of these fees, the rates drop significantly, especially since most banks convert currency at the offshore rate. If you live in the UK to open a Nationwide Flex account, and if youlive in America you open an ING Orange checking account two banks do not charge fees for withdrawing, or convert your currency to the offshore rate.
Traveler's checks are always the best option. Even if you make a percentage fee you pay is always a better exchange rate on them. You also have the additional security if they are lost or stolen they will be replaced within 24 hours. Remember, you must show your passport ever-changing traveler's checks.
Cash, asthey say, is always right, but unless you bring only large bills then the speed varies depending on denomination and costs only slightly better than traveler's checks. In a large sum of cash everywhere these days is a bad idea and not worth the risk. One hundred dollar bills in 1996 marked are usually not accepted due to the fact forged strong this year by North Korea.
Your best bet is a mix of travelers checks and credit cards have, so that you will in all surveyedCases.
Note: Use your credit card at ATM machines is generally very safe, but use them not in the stores or shops to buy goods, because credit card fraud prevalent in Thailand. The only time I have them as different uses ATMs hotel, but I felt comfortable with the owner / management from me.
