The Thai notes come in denominations of:
1000 baht (gray; biggest),
500 baht (purple),
100 baht (red),
50 baht (blue),
20 baht (green) and
10 baht (brown; smallest).
Numerals are printed in both Arabic numerals and Thai. The larger the denomination, the larger the note...as well as coins.
The Thai coins come in denominations of:
10 baht (gold and silver; biggest),
5 baht (silver with brown edge),
2 baht (silver),
1 baht (silver),
50 satang (gold) and
25 satang (gold; smallest).
Note: One US dollar is vary from 30 to 40 baht. To check the current rate, compared to your country's currency, click on the link: http://www.x-rates.com/d/THB/table.html
The designs of the notes might be slightly different because there are many versions of them. However, its concept stays the same; for example, the red note is equal to 100 baht.
Cost of living such as food, accommodation and transport, in Thailand is generally inexpensive. Street food can be as cheap as 20-25 baht. Usually prices are even (no 'satang' needed) and without tax. Tipping is not normally expected but it's naturally appreciated.
Tips: Mostly, things bought at a market can be bargained, but prices for items bought in department and food stores are generally fixed.
Warning: All Thai notes have the image of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand so they should be handled with respect.
Have you seen the new coins? 2 baht is now gold colored and 25 and 50 satang are both now copper.
ReplyDeleteYou can see the pictures on Wikipedia:
50 satang
2 baht
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ReplyDeleteRikker: Thank you for the information. Yes. I saw the copper coins before. They confused me a little bit when I first saw them. But they're still nice. However, the gold-colored 2 baht coin is new for me, never saw that before. Thank you for sharing, Rikker.
ReplyDeleteKat: Thank you. They are nice. I collect them all, both the old versions and the new ones. In Thailand, there are many accessories such as bracelets and necklaces made from those coins, especially the gold 25 and 50 satang. They are nice and unique. Wish you would see them.
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