Are you going on vacation and have chosen Thailand (Phuket) for yourself? The money of this country is something that every tourist will have to deal with. And this applies not only to Phuket and other popular places. The extremely respectful, even reverent attitude of the Thais to their own currency and the extreme unwillingness to make payments in the euros or dollars that are so quoted in our country are known. That is why, once at the Bangkok airport, foreigners have to immediately start exchanging part of the cash for local currency units. Since 1928, these are the Thai baht.
The international classification code for Thai money is ISO - 4217, the Thai currency is abbreviated as THB.
In our day in the country have circulation paper bills only five specific denominations: 20 baht each (a bill with a predominance of green in design), 50 baht (mostly blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple). The largest is the "money" worth 1000 baht, decorated in brown tones.
The metal money of Thailand is represented mainly by Thai baht in denominations from 1 to 10. One and five baht are minted in silver, but the second of them is larger and, thanks to the original form of coinage, at first glance looks like faceted. A two-bat coin (made of yellow metal) can be found much less often than a denomination of 1 baht.
The largest in thickness and diameter is a coin of 10 baht. It is bimetallic - a silver ring running along the edge borders the central yellow circle.
Each is equal to one hundred satang - Thai "penny". Small coins of 25 and 50 satang can be found in circulation. Both of them are bronze-red. The probability of getting acquainted with such money to the average tourist during a normal short trip to this country is not too great. This is due to the fact that both in stores and in the markets, prices have long been rounded to baht.
Occasionally, a trifle can be received as change, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to use it as money - you won’t be able to buy anything with it, you just have to throw it as alms on the street or keep it as a keepsake.
Coins were minted in Thailand like American coins - you can look at the reverse side by turning it upside down (vertically), and not horizontally, as in Europe. And it can be confusing at first.
When going to Thailand, get ready to spend money only in national currency, in connection with which information about its current exchange rate is always up-to-date. This data is constantly updated by SCB Bank, one of the largest in the country.
In resorts, when you go to the exchange office of some other bank, you may encounter a slight discrepancy in rates, but the differences are not so great as to cause serious damage to the tourist budget.
You can also exchange our Russian rubles for Thai money, but in last years such an exchange is not very profitable. Although relatively recently, their mutual exchange rate was 1:1.
The exchange rate is not the same everywhere. As in any country actively visited by tourists, changing money right at the airport is the most unprofitable business for foreigners. Any bank knows that a tourist needs local banknotes immediately upon arrival. If, for example, the purpose of your trip from the airport through Thailand is Pattaya, you need money both for the bus and just to have a bite to eat on the way. And therefore, the exchange rate for buying a dollar or euro at airports is always artificially low.
It is not very profitable to change currency in exchange offices located in hotels and guesthouses. On the exchange of a 100-dollar bill, a tourist loses an average of 80 to 100 baht, which is equal to the cost of lunch at a local cafe or a couple of bottles of beer. Exchange rates can differ even in two neighboring points, since all banks in Thailand dictate their own conditions to their branches located in resorts. Those wishing to save money are advised to go around several such points in a row and choose where Thailand's money is offered the cheapest. Fortunately, there are enough exchangers in the country, especially in tourist places. Many of them, for example, in Pattaya, work until late in the evening.
Those who are going on vacation to this country should remember about the stable exchange rate of the Thai baht in recent years, but its slight fluctuations occur literally every day. You can save a little more by bringing money (especially american dollars) in large bills. The exchange rate displayed by banks on the board exists, as a rule, in three versions:
Oddly enough, with respect to other world currencies, including the euro, there is no such gradation. Also know: old American dollars (year of issue earlier than 1966) will not be accepted in a street exchanger, you should take care in advance to bring newer banknotes with you.
Russian citizens should not have any problems with exchanging rubles for Thai money lately - such a procedure is quite affordable in most places popular among tourists. Sometimes the direct exchange rate on the information board may not be displayed, but this does not mean that the procedure is impossible - you just need to contact the operator.
An important nuance! Do not forget that any money in Thailand, both banknotes and coins, contain the image of the king. Its own monarch enjoys great respect among the inhabitants of the country, and therefore any manifestation of a disdainful attitude towards the royal person is fraught with severe retribution for desecration - from attacks by an angry mob on the street to a criminal charge.
That is why never show disrespectful attitude towards Thai banknotes- do not wrinkle, do not throw on the ground and in any case do not step on them!
The history of the Thai baht (THB) dates back to ancient times. The concept of “bat” was used by the population of Indochina to denote the so-called tikal, which also served as a unit of mass. From 1350 until the 19th century, Siam, the most powerful and powerful Thai state, minted silver and gold ingots of non-standard convex shape, large in weight (1.215 kg). Since 1861, the English mint began to produce ordinary, European-looking round coins for the needs of Siam.
At that time, banknotes were also issued, called tikals and tamlungs. They finished printing them in 1918. Thai baht as an independent national currency unit"born" April 15, 1928 and remains in this capacity to this day.
The name of the satang - a small token Thai coin - is translated from the Pali language as "one hundredth", which is true. The satang has been minted since 1898, that is, it officially appeared before the baht. 25 such small coins are called "salueng" in the vernacular.
Thai coins have always been distinguished by a variety of weights and shapes. The largest in value are those that are 10 baht each. Small - 25 satang. Each of the coins, as already mentioned, is issued with the image of a royal portrait. It is applied on the front side, and on the back there may be various mythological characters, etc. Often there are reverses with embossed temples, the significance of which can hardly be overestimated.
In a sense, our tourist is easier than, say, a Frenchman or a German. You are not going to complex calculations if you are going to Thailand. Money (the exchange rate against the ruble is difficult to name precisely, since it constantly fluctuates, albeit slightly; for example, at the beginning of April 2017, for 100 baht they ask for about 163.2 Russian rubles) here they cost about the same, and the Thai currency is converted in figures close in value to our rubles. Thus, when calculating the future expenses for a vacation in this country, our tourist can operate with prices in the usual monetary units. In addition, many goods and services here are much cheaper than Russian ones.
You can cash out Thai currency at a huge number of ATMs that work with most standard bank cards, such as MasterCard or Visa. The commission in them is fixed (150 baht), cashout limits are from 20,000 to 30,000 baht. Without a commission, you can withdraw money from a card through a bank by presenting a scan of your passport.
With what money to go to Thailand? Traveling to the country long term, it is worth stocking up in dollars, since in the process of cashing out, banks initially convert both rubles, and euros, and other money into US dollars. If the trip is going to be short, you can carry a card with rubles on it. If you are importing more than $10,000, you will need to declare it at Russian customs.
They are accepted in the service sector of any country, and Thailand is no exception. Their size is usually kept within reasonable limits. Throwing away money is not accepted here, at the same time, having received a handful of little things, the staff may feel offended. The amount of the tip cannot exceed the cost of the service itself. Taxi meters are simply rounded up. Although this is not always the case.
In hotels, "extra" money is left for maids and luggage porters. Tipping in dollars is not accepted.
Attempts to "pay off" from retribution for something forbidden (such as smoking in the wrong places) are better not to do - it will definitely not work to avoid a fine.
If you follow these simple rules, then you can relax in this beautiful country at a very reasonable cost, wisely spending the planned budget and getting the most excellent impressions.
Thailand. At the moment, it relates to the ruble as 1:2. In one baht - 100 satang kopecks, but they are slowly disappearing from everyday life.
There is a misconception that in such tourist countries as Thailand, you can pay for any private services in dollars. In fact, the situation is absolutely opposite: local residents are very distrustful of any foreign banknotes.
Does this mean that you should not take dollars with you to Thailand ()? Certainly not. You need to take dollars, and the larger the denomination of the bills, the more profitable you will exchange them. You can do this immediately upon arrival at almost any, for example, at.
True, it's better, after all, to give preference to a small exchanger or a bank branch on the street ㅡ so you can win $100 in exchange for the equivalent of a kilo of fruit and a bottle of good beer.
The most predatory exchange rate ㅡ in hotels of popular resorts in Thailand (). I can't even believe that someone can take their money there. But not everyone knows that most of the small bank branches are closed on Sunday, and on weekdays they are open only until 15.30; therefore the phenomenon “has a place to be”.
It is most profitable to exchange traveler's checks in Thailand: bank displays even separately highlight their rate in fat to attract more visitors. In general, the rates of any currency fluctuate slightly from branch to branch. With the same success as dollars, you can exchange euros, pounds and any other known world currency.
Typical currency exchange kiosks in Thailand
Due to the high number of old banknote scams in Thailand, you may be denied the exchange of dollars issued before the year 93. In some places, when exchanging, you may be asked for a passport and address of residence, ㅡ be prepared for this. By the way, about your passport, do not try to lose it, and if, after all, you have lost it, we have already discussed it.
Easily carried out in every major store. Like withdrawing cash from an ATM. In addition to the commission of the bank that issued the card, and the commission of the bank that owns the ATM, an amount of 150 baht is always charged. The ATM will show the final number before you confirm the withdrawal operation. Usually there is a cash withdrawal limit ㅡ 20,000 baht.
Before flying to Asia, notify your bank about the trip: this region associated with an increased risk of fraud and there have been cases when the card was blocked after the first transaction in Thailand.
The national currency of Thailand is the baht, officially it is designated THB. One baht consists of 100 satang. You can only pay in Thailand with baht, the only exceptions are Duty Free shops at the airport (they accept dollars and euros). Therefore, upon arriving in the Kingdom, you will have to change money or withdraw from the card in local currency. Otherwise you won't be able to buy anything.
Thai money is divided into denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 baht and coins - 25, 50 satang and 1, 2, 5, 10 baht.
On the front side of any bill you will see the same image of the King of Thailand, Rama IX. The reverse side has a unique pattern. On the front side in the upper right corner it is written in Arabic numerals, what value each bill has. All bills are different in color, so they are easy to remember.
The coins of Thailand differ in size and color. To date, there are only coins in denominations of 25 and 50 satangs of brown color, while the rest of the coins of a larger denomination are 1,2,5 and 10 baht. Their color can be golden or silver.
In Thailand, it is considered an insult to be careless with money. Banknotes cannot be crushed, walked on them with their feet, draw on them, and so on. This is perceived as disrespect for the king himself, and criminal liability is even provided for this.
In 2017, the Thai baht exchange rate is set at the following equivalent:
In exchangers in Thailand, the exchange rate may differ slightly, as banks charge a commission.
The rest of the money is best kept on the card. The bank card must have an international format. What currency your card is in does not matter much, so you can withdraw money only in baht, and the money is converted by your payment system(visa, mastercard) and your bank in your home country. Therefore, if you receive income in rubles, then take a ruble card. It makes no sense to change rubles for dollars and put them on the card.
I have a separate article where I wrote,. I advise you to read it. There I described in detail how currency is exchanged when withdrawing cash from a card.
Thailand is a relatively inexpensive country, so your costs will not be too high. Of course, we are all different, we have different needs and financial possibilities. From my experience, I can say that if you are traveling on a tour package for 2 weeks or less, then it is enough to take $ 1,000 per person. This amount will be enough to have a bite to eat in a cafe, travel on excursions, visit various entertainments at your resort, buy souvenirs, clothes, products.
As for me, I go to Thailand on my own and pledge 1000 dollars for one month. This amount includes housing rent ($300-400), motorbike ($100), food, gasoline, mobile communications, clothes, souvenirs and entertainment. I rarely go on tours. This amount is enough for me. Although I know quite a few guys who manage to live on $500 in Thailand.
To better understand how much money to take to Thailand, I recommend reading my article, where I painted the main cost items.
You can cash out money in Thailand at a bank or ATM. The easiest way to do this is at an ATM, as they are everywhere and work around the clock. For withdrawing money, the ATM takes a fixed commission of about 200 baht. Therefore, it is more profitable to withdraw a large amount once than to do it many times and pay a commission for each operation. But please note that each ATM has a maximum amount for withdrawal - 20-30 thousand baht, you cannot withdraw more than this amount.
You can also withdraw money from the bank itself. There are quite a lot of them in Thailand and they differ in color. Many tourists prefer to withdraw money from a bank, as some of them do not charge a commission, unlike ATMs. I will not name which specific banks do not charge a commission, since the rules are constantly changing. It’s better to go around several banks yourself and ask to withdraw money from the card without a commission, then you will know for sure. First of all, I advise you to look at Krungsri Bank (yellow) and Bangkok Bank (blue). To withdraw money from a bank, you must present your passport, and the card must be international and your name must be written on it.
Read more about that in my separate article.
All tourist cities a large number of exchangers. You can also exchange currency at the bank. Course in different banks may differ, but not by much. The most unfavorable exchange rate is at the airport, so I do not advise changing money there. To exchange currency, some banks ask you to show your passport.
An interesting feature is that the exchange rate for dollars in Thailand is set depending on the denomination of the bill. The most favorable rate is for banknotes with a face value of 50 and 100 dollars. Therefore, if you take cash dollars to Thailand, change them for large bills.
Arriving in Thailand, keep cash, cards and other valuables in a safe. Most hotels provide this option. Do not carry large sums of money with you. Despite the fact that Thailand is a religious country, there are cases of theft here too.
Going on vacation and looking for information about how much money to take to Thailand? Do not plan to lose "hard earned" on the difference in currencies? Do you want to get the "maximum" when exchanging for the country's national banknotes?
The most up-to-date information: with what money to go to Thailand in 2019 and what currency is most profitable to change to baht. What kind dollar bills do not accept in Thai exchangers and in connection with what they can refuse to exchange? Should I buy local money at all or can I pay in dollars? Clear, structured, without confusing terms and economics.
We will not delay the answers: for a trip to the country of eternal summer, it is best to stock up on dollar bills:
The European currency is also a good option, as a cash reserve for a vacation. By the way, it has the same popularity as American money. Comparing these two world units - the dollar is somewhat more profitable to exchange for baht. However, the difference is so ridiculous that it will be noticeable only when depositing large sums.
Let's visually compare the outcome of the exchange of the same amount (for example, 50,000 rubles), subject to the need for an initial purchase of foreign currency. For the purity of the experiment, the course is taken from one resource.
In dollars, the amount was $867. When transferred to baht, they received - 27.040 baht.
In Euro, the amount was 702€. When converted to baht - 26.967 baht.
Our calculations confirm that there is no difference as such when converting dollars or euros into baht. However, the buck has a small but nice "plus". Of course, if you have any of these currencies, it will be most profitable to use it.
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In continuation of the calculations, in fairness, let's "check" the same mythical exchange with rubles.
With the same data (course), 50.000 rubles. will cost 26.947 baht. Not much less than with the dollar and the euro, right? But, why, all online publications unanimously repeat: you need to take bucks to Thailand! Why not rubles?
The thing is that when exchanging rubles for baht, directly in Thailand, formally, you make a double conversion: ruble-dollar, dollar-baht. Yes, this is how the bank works - any currency is tied to the leader. In our case - to the dollar.
Due to the instability of the ruble, during the day, any of the pairs can "jump". And not in your favor.
In total, while you are packing for vacation, the ruble can be beneficial for exchange in Thailand. Upon arrival, a completely different picture is quite likely.
In addition, it is much more difficult to find an exchanger who wants to buy rubles at good exchange rate. Again, when compared with the bucks.
The most plausible and up-to-date information can be found on the websites of Thai banks:
Interested in the most up-to-date rate in Thai exchangers and the location of profitable points?
It is almost certain that you will be denied the exchange of banknotes issued before 1996. This is due to the fact that the dollars of these years were very often counterfeited. In order not to get into trouble, in most cases, Thais simply refuse to take such banknotes.
You do not need to worry and frantically check the year of issue if the American money was bought officially, in trusted institutions. Most likely, all banknotes will pass the Thai detector.
With the acceptance of the euro in Thailand - there will be no problems. Don't be afraid to change large banknotes like 500€. Thais are somewhat more loyal to the euro.
If you have cash left, and you decide to exchange the remaining baht for dollars in order to take them to Russia, pay attention to the external state of the money. Thais are very fond of punching a bill with a stapler, pinning a check for payment to them.
In a country where the currency "goes" in circulation, this will not be a problem. But in Russian banks- They may not be accepted.
The official currency of the country is the Thai baht. All shops, entertainment venues and points of sale accept only local cash. Most often, Thais reject any foreign currency due to the complexity of the exchange. The fact is that in all points, small bills are exchanged at a low rate.
Dollars can be handled by: Russian-speaking tour agencies and owners of large souvenir stalls or factories. Of course, the course will be formal and slightly understated, not in your favor.
Are there any other misunderstandings? Probably, there are solutions to them in the article: the most frequent questions regarding money in Thailand.
Finally, a modest but effective piece of advice. If you plan your vacation in advance, buy $100-200 monthly. This approach will allow you to accumulate the necessary amount required for the rest without noticing the budget. Make preparing for your vacation more relaxed and effortless. And also, you won’t have to worry about what money to take to Thailand and on what day it is most profitable to change it. Everything is prepared in advance!
Leaving for vacation or work in Thailand, many people are interested in the exchange rate of the local currency and the possibility of its exchange in the country. The main currency of this state is the Thai baht. Let's talk about the features of this currency, about the exchange rates of the baht to the ruble and options for a profitable exchange in different countries, banks and exchangers. We will tell you how to convert rubles to baht.
Thanks to the system's online calculators, we can quickly convert baht to rubles.
View the currency calculator, which calculates the dynamics of the movement of the baht in exchangers for today or for the past period.
To buy any currency, numerous exchangers operate in the cities and airports of Thailand, offering a stable price, which practically does not differ from the world ratio of currency pairs.
The difference in baht exchange rates in Phuket is small. But doing the exchange at the airport is not very profitable.
Banking points:
Buying local currency in other places, such as hotels or small exchange offices, is both risky and unprofitable. Experienced tourists recommend the official TMB exchanger as the most profitable in Phuket.
Tourists recommend the most profitable exchange office, which is located on the ground floor at the airport. It is located at the City Line exit. Also, the most profitable purchase of local currency is offered by kiosks with a red and yellow design. In descending order, banks can be arranged in the following order:
It is possible to make a purchase directly at ATMs, but the exchange rate is not very favorable and a commission is taken.
It is important to know that all exchange offices on Koh Samui are located outside the passport control area. On the island itself, there are enough bank branches and points that exchange Thai baht. For owners plastic card exchange at ATMs is possible. For security, it is better to use terminals located on the territory of banks. Tourists are advised to change currency in green or red exchangers, they give more there.
When using local ATMs to buy baht, you need to know that a service fee of 150 Thai baht is taken for one operation, which is also a lot. Therefore, it is better to change a large amount at once, without breaking it into small parts.
When traveling to Thailand, you need to take care of financial security your vacation, making it interesting and unforgettable.
