Don't fortget to buy Thai baht (THB) before you leave for Thailand
Planning an exotic trip to Thailand? Expect to be blown away as Thailand has a lot to offer : shopping, sun, beach, tasty and fragrant food, Buddhist temples and a vibrant nightlife. The local currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). It is important to be familiar with the handling of the local currency in your destination country. The use of cash in Thailand is very common, whether you are shopping, travelling by taxi or buying street food. To be well prepared for your trip we advise you to buy Thai Bahts before you leave for a better rate and to not be bothered about this when getting to your destination.
Practical tips for planning your budget
You will need to budget for a daily allowance of 1447 Thai bahts per person. This will allow you to stay in a hotel, pay for two meals and a transport ticket.
A meal in a mid-range restaurant will cost you around 350 bhats. Tipping is not necessarily part of Thai culture, but it is very much appreciated, especially for certain services such as massage.
618 THB
Average cost of a one night stay in Thailand
525 THB
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Thailand
15 - 55 THB
Public transport ticket
70 THB
The price of a cup of coffee
50 THB
A visit to wat pho
20-50 THB
A Padthai
300 THB
A taxi ride to or from Suvarnabhumi airport
200 THB
Entrance fee to the Bangkok National Museum
Some suggestions for your stay
Bangok : The city has more than 400 Buddhist temples and is a singular mix between the traditional and the modern side. If you have travelled to Asia, you will have noticed this. You can visit the town and tour the temples during the day and enjoy the bars and restaurants in the evening.
Pai: a small village that will allow you to get away from the crowds and get closer to nature. A great place to trek. On the same line you can visit Chiang Rai.
The islands of southern Thailand are not to be missed. Especially during the 'full moon party'.
Koh Samui: if you're going there for a family holiday and are looking to relax under coconut trees, this is the place to be.
The beaches of the south are essential and exceptional: Maya Bay, Koh Lipe beach, Koh Lanta beaches, Koh Phi Phi island, Phang Nga bay.
Some of the areas to discover and understand the culture of Singapore are: Katong, Kamong Glam, Little India.
Some facts about the Thai Baht
Denominations of the Thai Baht
Notes : 20 THB, 50 THB, 100 THB, 500 THB et 1000 THB.
Coins : 1 THB, 2 THB, 5 THB, 10 THB, 25 THB et 50 THB
The Thai baht has been in circulation since 1902. The "baht" is actually a measure of weight, representing exactly 15 grams.
The back of the coins is marked with Buddhist times while the denominations are decorated with the portrait of the King of Thailand.
Why buy Thai Bahts from ChangeGroup?
Change Group is a company that has been providing currency exchange services and other monetary services to tourists since 1992 and you can find bureaus all over the world. Change Group offers attractive exchange rates and more than 60 currencies are available. ChangeGroup has many exchange bureaus in France where you can exchange your travel money and buy Thai bahts. However we offer more interesting rates when you order online on our website and 0% commission. Buying your travel money is not on your to-do list and you are thinking of doing it abroad? Note that you will have better rates for your EUR THB exchange here. If you don't have enough time ahead before leaving, choose our home delivery service and get your travel money delivered at your doorstep for 15,95 €. Moreover, with its Buy-Back guarantee, ChangeGroup will purchase your remaining travel money if you ever have some leftover currency when you get back from your trip. This way you may save some money as we buy back without additional fees and at the same initial exchange rate.
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