What kind of money is exchanged in Thailand? A short excursion into the past. Thailand. Which currency is more profitable when exchanging?

If you are flying to Bangkok, then you need an exchanger Value+ or SuperRich.
They are located on the ground floor of Bangkok International Airport.

How to get to the ground floor:
There is an express train from the airport to the city; the station is located on the ground floor.
Search by index Rail Link.

Location diagram of exchangers on the ground floor:

If you are flying to Phuket

You can change A little money at Phuket airport.
The exchange rate there is bad, so change only a small amount (no more than 50-100 dollars) for a taxi or water.

Currency exchange with a good Value+ rate is available on the beaches Karon And Patong.
Exchangers location diagram:

Currency exchange office in Patong:

Thai baht to dollar exchange rate

The current exchange rate of the Thai baht to major world currencies today can be viewed on the websites:

Change all your money to baht at once

The exchange rate of the baht floats against the dollar/euro, but not as significantly as against the Russian ruble.
Why?
Because the ruble is an unstable currency and depends not so much on oil as on the next sanctions.

Therefore, if you arrive with rubles, change everything at once in these exchangers.
The best course is there.

If you are a progressive person and transfer your earned rubles into hard currency (dollars/euros) and came to rest with them, then the information below is for you.
In my article last year I wrote:

I can advise you to go to Thailand with a currency that you use to accumulate your own savings.
If you buy and save dollars, take dollars.
Save euros - take euros.

Before traveling to Thailand, keep an eye on the Thai baht's fluctuations against the dollar at this link.
Please note that the baht is starting to fall; upon arrival, do not rush to change all your money into baht at once - maybe the next day the rate will be more profitable. And vice versa.

Thai baht(baht) has the code THB (764) and the symbol ฿. This monetary unit of Thailand has existed since April 15, 1928 (before that, the Siamese Tikal existed). Naturally, during this time it was significantly updated. Baht (in Thai บาท) is divided into 100 satang (in Thai สตางค์).

The word “baht” dates back to the 14th century. This was the name given to the unit of measurement in Indochina - tikal, which was both a unit of measurement of mass and a unit of measurement of the value of goods.

Today, banknotes in circulation in Thailand are in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 baht, and coins exist in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 baht, as well as 25 and 50 satang. As a rule, coins of 25 and 50 satangs are very rare in everyday use.

15.11.2012 Thai baht exchange rate(to the dollar, euro, Japanese yen, Russian ruble) was like this:
- 1 USD = 30.73 THB;
- 1 EUR = 39.27 THB;
- 1 JPY = 0.3829 THB;
- 100 RUB = 97.097 THB.

On the front and back of all banknotes there is an image of King Adulyadej Bhumibol (Chakri dynasty) - Rama IX. He has been the King of Thailand since June 9, 1946.
The coins also feature his portrait, but only on the obverse, and the reverse contains images of landmarks.

Photos and descriptions of the Thai baht:

In circulation you can find 20 baht of the old type - 1981. This is a very rare find and it’s better to keep this bill for yourself for luck :).

Photos of Thai coins:

Thai baht is the only way to pay in the country. You can exchange dollars, euros, some other convertible currencies, as well as the currencies of neighboring Asian countries for them within the country. In some places in Pattaya and Phuket they accept rubles.

How to bring money to Thailand in cash or on a card

How to carry currency depends on the specific purpose. If your goal is to save money as much as possible when exchanging for local baht, then you should only take cash. If you want reliability, then a card is better. Let's consider both options in detail.

Benefits in terms of commissions

In the first case, the explanation is quite simple - when withdrawing money from a card in Thailand, Russian banks charge a commission of 1% or more. Plus, a fixed fee of 220 baht is charged at ATMs in the country. Moreover, in most cases you can withdraw 20,000 baht at a time, only the Bangkok Bank ATM gives out 25,000 baht and TMB Bank gives out 30,000 baht (however, in the latter the transfer is carried out at an unfavorable rate of the bank itself). Now let's calculate your “losses”, i.e. the money you give to the banks.

For example, you take $3,000 on a trip (this is enough for two weeks of vacation, even if you go to bars and restaurants every day). Over the past few years, the baht to dollar exchange rate has remained almost unchanged and is in the ratio 1 dollar = 30-31 baht (from 2015 to the end of 2017 34-37 baht). Let's assume that you exchanged $3,000 in Pattaya at a rate of 30 to 1. Thus, you have 90,000 baht. There is no commission on exchange.

And now there is another option - 3,000 is on the card. If you use a Thai ATM, called an ATM, you will be forced to withdraw money 5 times (4 times - 20,000 baht and 1 time - 10,000). The commission to the Thai bank in this case will be conditionally 200x5=1000 baht. Many Russian banks charge at least 1% of the amount, and often higher. 1% of 3000 dollars is 30 dollars or 900 baht (and if the commission is 2% then 1800 baht). In short, when you withdraw $3,000 from your card at an ATM in Thailand, you will lose, at best, 2,000 baht.

Anti-theft protection

Now let’s talk about the reliability that is guaranteed if you bring all the money on the card to Thailand (it’s still worth taking about $100 in cash to, for example, get from the airport to the resort, have a snack at the airport, etc.). By keeping money on the card, you are insured against theft, since without knowing the PIN code it is just a piece of plastic (although they can pay for it if you do not have time to block it). Thieves will not steal it on purpose (unless by chance it was in a wallet or purse, which scammers like to take for themselves). But in this case, you can immediately call the bank and block it (often this can be done via the Internet, fortunately, Internet cafes in Thailand, and especially in Pattaya, are found at every turn). It is better to take two cards at once on vacation so as not to be left completely without money in case of theft.

In our opinion, the ideal option is to take $1,000 in cash, $1,000 on one card and $1,000 on the other. This way you get triple insurance. By the way, you shouldn’t particularly trust the safes at the reception – cases of theft from closed safes have been recorded. And the police are unlikely to help here - they are very lazy when it comes to foreigners, and they also believe that the local is always right. And if your money was stolen on the street, then you’re looking for a needle in a haystack (and how can you prove that it was this person who took your money - his words are against yours and the police will most likely let the Thai go). Try to avoid such situations and carry cash, mobile phones, and cameras in zippered pockets (not in the back pockets).

One final thought. If you are bringing a small amount to Thailand (for example, around $1000), then it is better to take cash than to lose money on commissions.

What currency is best to travel to Thailand?

What money to take to Thailand, first of all, depends on where you travel most often. In principle, any Thai bank or exchange office accepts the currencies of all major countries in the world, and in some places in Pattaya and Phuket even rubles. You will not receive any benefit from the exchange, since the rates are approximately the same as in Russia (i.e., you will not be able to buy, for example, Japanese yens cheaply from us and sell them at a high price in Thailand). Therefore, do not think about profit and just take the currency that you have. The only thing in this regard we will give two useful tips.

1) Unfavorable exchange of dollars in denominations of 1-20 dollars.

For some reason, the exchange of dollars in Thailand comes with different rates for different bills: 1-2 dollars, 5-20 dollars and 50-100 dollars. Low denominations are exchanged at a very unfavorable rate.

2) Exchange of rubles is unprofitable.

You can exchange rubles in Thailand only in Pattaya and Phuket; they are not accepted at other resorts. The rate at exchange offices is usually not particularly favorable, the difference will be 5-10% of the amount of exchange, first rubles for dollars and then for baht.

Numerous calculations on blogs and forums show that it is most profitable to take bills of 50 and 100 dollars. Or take euros, since they can be easily exchanged in any country (a certain amount always remains after a trip to Thailand and you will need it for traveling to other countries).

Where is the best currency exchange rate?

Which cards of Russian banks are better to take?

Not all plastic cards of Russian banks can withdraw money. You should inquire about this in advance and find out about the possibility of using the card in Thailand. The country is one of the most unreliable in terms of theft, so at the first attempt to withdraw cash, the card may be blocked. In this case, you will have to call your bank to have it unblocked. Often on the phone you have to wait 10-15 minutes to be connected to a bank operator, and then spend the same amount on communication - and this is quite a lot of money (read) if you call from another country.

Friends, hello! Let's talk about money, languages ​​and seasons. Before traveling to Thailand, many people wonder how to take money with them, whether it is worth going to Thailand with cash, or whether it is more profitable to store money on a card. Some people are confused by the issue of not knowing the language, as well as the fear of being in the country during the rainy season. In today’s article I will talk about how to bring money, how to withdraw money in Thailand without commission, when to go and whether you need to learn the language before vacationing in Thailand.

What money should I take to Thailand?

The currency of Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). At the time of writing, the Thai baht exchange rate is set as follows:

RUB — 0.94 baht
UAH — 2.79 baht
USD — 32.87 baht
EUR -44.74 baT

Cash in Thailand

All payments in the country are made in the local currency - Thai baht. If you plan to go to the popular resorts of Thailand - Pattaya and Phuket - with cash currency, you can take Russian rubles, dollars or euros with you. True, the exchange rate for the Russian ruble has recently been completely unfavorable.

If you are planning a vacation on the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or traveling around the country, then it will be problematic to exchange Russian rubles for local currency. You should not carry large amounts of cash, because, despite the fact that Thailand is a fairly safe country, and most hotels have safes, anything can happen, so it is wiser to keep some of the money on a card.

It makes no sense to take small money ($5, $10) with you, because the exchange rate for them is higher than for banknotes of a larger denomination. Better take $50 or $100 bills.

Plastic cards for Thailand

Before traveling, be sure to check with your bank to see if it blocks card transactions made in Thailand. The fact is that Thailand is on the list of countries with an increased risk of fraud, so many banks automatically block cards in the Kingdom. You may have to write an application to open a special card service regime. At Sberbank, such an operation is carried out over the phone. You just call the number indicated on the back of the card, listen to music for half an hour, and then, when an employee of the institution finally answers you, you say that you are planning a trip to Tai, saying that you need to sign up for a special service regime. In some banks you can apply for a special regime online in your account.

In many supermarkets, cafes and hotels you can pay with a plastic card, but not everywhere. For example, most 7/11 stores, Makro supermarkets, cheap eateries, scooter rental places and inexpensive bungalows do not accept cards. Also, if you pay with a Russian bank card in Thailand, another 3% will be added to the amount.

How to withdraw money in Thailand:

1. The easiest way: find any ATM (it says ATM), insert the card, enter the Pin code. Most ATMs charge a fee for each cash withdrawal. Previously it was 150 baht, but before leaving Samui I withdrew money from several ATMs, the commission was already 180 baht.

2. You can withdraw money in Thailand without commission. To do this, you need to find a cash desk or bank branch. Krungsri(yellow), present your passport and card, wait a little and receive your money in baht without commission.

ATMs in Thailand have a cash withdrawal limit of 20,000 to 25,000 baht at a time depending on the bank. At Krungsri ATMs, the one-time cash withdrawal limit is set at 30,000 baht.

Krungsri bank cash desk

Language in Thailand

In Thailand they speak Thai. Many people are confused by the fact that they do not know English, so people buy trips from travel agencies rather than organize a trip themselves, whereas a self-organized trip could be much more interesting. If you're heading to Thailand, don't let the language barrier stop you. Most Thais themselves do not speak English. For example, when I had to communicate with Thais, I often understood them much worse than friends who did not know English at all, but skillfully expressed themselves using facial expressions and gestures.

Rainy season in Thailand:

You can go to Thailand at any time of the year. It is better to buy air tickets to Thailand in advance, it will be cheaper.

A special feature of holidays in the kingdom is that each resort in the country has its own season. The peak of tourism occurs in December - March, when it is winter in our latitudes. Conveniently, during these months Thailand experiences wonderful weather - the so-called “velvet season”, when the air temperature is quite comfortable (+28 - 30 C) and there is no rain. From April, the thermometer begins to rise, and the average daytime air temperature is +35 - 37 C. The sky is often overcast, and sometimes it can rain.

The rainy season in Thailand conventionally lasts from May to early December, but each resort has its own climate. For example, at the beginning of December last year there were downpours in Koh Samui every day, which could last an hour or two, but after December 10th it was as if someone had turned off a big tap in the sky and the rains suddenly stopped. At the same time, the sun was shining in full in Phuket since November.

Conclusion: What you need to know when traveling to Thailand:

It is best to bring cash to Thailand in dollars, euros or rubles.
You can withdraw money in Thaland without commission at Krungsri Bank branches.
They speak Thai in the country, all signs are in English, and in popular resorts (Pattaya, Phuket, Samui) there are signs in Russian, and menus in restaurants are in Russian, but prices are noticeably higher.
Holidays in Thailand are possible at any time of the year, but from May to early December there is a rainy season in the country.
The most convenient way to get from Moscow to Thailand is by plane.
Article prepared by the author momondo.ru

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The history of the main Thai currency, the baht (THB), goes back to ancient times. The word “baht” was used by local residents of Indochina to refer to the Tikal currency., which also served as a unit of measurement for mass. Beginning in 1350, Siam, the most powerful Thai state, until the 19th century, minted convex gold and silver bars, which were characterized by large weight (up to 1.215 kg) and non-standard shape. Later, in 1861, the English Birmingham Mint began minting standard European round coins for Siam.

In addition to coins, banknotes called tikals and tamlungs were also printed in the 19th century. The last year of banknote issue was 1918. The official “Birthday” of the Thai baht, as an independent monetary unit of Thailand, was April 15, 1928. The baht remains the single currency of Thailand to this day.

One baht contains 100 satang, which is standard for almost all small change coins of any world currency.

Coins of Thailand

The commonly accepted coin of change in Thailand is the satang. Translated from the Pali language, this name means “hundredth part”. It speaks for itself about the exchange rate - one satang is equal to one hundredth of the Thai baht.

Satangs began to be minted back in 1898, when the Thai currency was officially called "tikal", which means that satangs officially appeared somewhat earlier than bahts.

25 satang coins are still popularly called salueng to this day. In 1908, a decree was passed to demonetize the silver baht.

Thailand's coins have always come in a variety of shapes and weights.. The Thai coins of the 1937 model, for example, were more like a flat ring in appearance than a typical European coin.

The highest denomination is the 10 baht coin. Coins of 1 and 5 baht are also issued. Below are coins in denominations of 25 and 50 satang. Modern coins of Thailand are minted with the image of King Pumpion Adulyadej, who has been on the throne since 1950.

On the front side of the coins there is a portrait of the king, and on the back there are various images - from mythological characters to the image of the royal ship “Golden Swan”. The temples of Thailand are of great importance to the Thai people, so their images are most often found on the reverse (back side).

Photos of Thai coins:

Thai baht to ruble exchange rate

Currency Converter

The currency of Thailand against the ruble is practically identical in value and you can see this in the currency converter on the left. The ruble on sale is approximately 0.98 baht, this figure fluctuates slightly depending on the exchange rate. 1 Thai baht in rubles does not reach a value of more than 1.4 rubles. A Russian should price it approximately as if he would have rubles and pay with them, with the only difference being that many aspects of a holiday and stay in Thailand are much cheaper than at Russian resorts.

There are many ATMs in Thailand where you can withdraw Thai money. These ATMs are called ATMs and they accept almost all standard bank cards, in particular Visa and MasterCard Standard. ATMs have ATM cash withdrawal fee is fixed and amounts to 150 baht.

ATMs also have different cash withdrawal limits, mostly from 20 to 30 thousand rubles. In Thailand, it is possible to cash out in banks; in this case, no commission will be charged, but you will have to make a scanned copy of your passport.

Thai baht to dollar exchange rate

The baht to dollar ratio can be seen on the converter a little higher. It turns out during the exchange The baht to dollar exchange rate varies depending on the denomination of the banknote. Therefore, when exchanging large bills, you can save a lot of money.

Approximate exchange rate depending on the denomination of the banknote as of November 4, 2013:

• USD $1 and $2 = 31.29 baht
• USD $5, $10 and $20 = 31.69 baht
• USD $50 and $100 = 32.09 baht

What currency should I take to Thailand?

If you are planning a long trip with accommodation, it is best to have currency in dollars. When cashing out money in Thailand, any Russian bank to which the card belongs will automatically convert rubles first into dollars. The same often applies to the euro. When withdrawing euros, double conversion is possible, where the funds are first transferred to dollars and then to euros.

If a tourist wants to relax and stay in Thailand for a relatively short period of time - It would be best to have rubles on the card. When transporting funds over 10 thousand dollars, it should be taken into account that the amount will need to be declared when passing through Russian customs. If you are asked what money to take to Thailand, then you can confidently answer that it is most profitable to take our rubles.

Currency exchange in Thailand

We have already figured out what currency is in Thailand - now we need to think about exchanging it. Thais basically do not use and do not accept any currency other than their own baht. It is almost impossible to pay in dollars or euros in Thailand, because even if a tourist finds desperate sellers who will accept such currency, the exchange rate will become completely unfavorable for him.

Therefore, when bringing any currency with you, you should keep in mind that it will need to be exchanged for Thai baht. It is best to exchange currency in specialized Thai banks with the “Exchange” sign.

Tipping in Thailand

All service industry workers love tips, and Thais are no exception. You should not leave money for a tip in small change, as this may offend the staff. But it is not customary to waste money in Thailand. Tipping here is a reasonable payment for perfect service and service. It cannot exceed the amount of the order or purchased service. Taxi metered amounts are usually rounded up.

In Thailand, it is customary to collect change when paying in trade., even if it's a market. The maximum that would be appropriate is when purchasing for 99 baht, paying with a 100 baht bill, and offer the seller to take the rest for yourself. Tips in massage parlors and SPA usually range from 50 to 200 baht, depending on the service provided and its duration.

Tipping in hotels in Thailand. Here you can only tip boys carrying luggage and maids. In the second case, money for cleaning is not given personally; usually a small amount is placed under the ashtray or on the pillow.

For those who are looking, we have prepared an article on this topic.

If you doubt that holidaying with children in Thailand is a problem, then we will suggest places for family holidays.

Read about how to extend a visa in Thailand here - you will see that it is not as difficult as it seems.

You should never thrust dollar bills into hotel receptionists. This may not only puzzle but also shock Thais.

“Buying off” money from prohibited things is absolutely useless in Thailand. For example, when smoking in a prohibited place, you may not even try to throw money in the hope of avoiding a fine or punishment.

Thailand is a paradise country where you can completely relax both soul and body. “Smart” currency exchange, carried out in special places, moderate costs and tips generally accepted in Thailand, will help the tourist not only enjoy an unforgettable vacation, but also spend the budget wisely, and even save some of it upon returning to their homeland.

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