This lush and vibrant land is the perfect destination for great food, breath-taking landscapes and a thriving cultural scene. Thrilling experiences await you in Thailand, so make sure you have enough baht!
A bottle of water
9.6 THB 
One-day adult pass on the Bangkok metro
120 THB
An elephant ride in the Khao Yai National Park
3400 THB
A bottle of local beer
100 THB
A scuba-diving course in Bangkok
5500 THB
The Thai baht has been the official currency of Thailand since 1897, although it's thought to have been in circulation since as early as the 1400s. The currency originated as a unit of weight of corresponding value and coins were originally denominated by weight.
When you first arrive, make sure you have some 5 and 10 baht coins to hand so you can get the best price possible for your taxi – if they see that you don’t have anything smaller than a 50 baht note, they may try to charge you more.
Tipping isn’t really expected in Thailand, except for the service charge you often find in restaurants and hotels. In that instance, you're safe rounding up to the nearest 20 baht.
Baht is among the ten most used currencies in the world, and each single baht consists of 100 satang, though most Thai sellers don’t tend to trade in satang. The most commonly used banknotes are for 20 (green), 50 (blue), 100 (red), 500 (purple) and 1000 (brown) baht.
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Another great option for your holiday is our Travelex Money Card. A pre-paid card that works exactly like your debit or credit card, take the stress out of carrying cash by loading all of your travel money onto your card before you leave. And if you underestimate how much you need, it’s super easy to top up your card online.
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