Thailand
Baht (THB) = 100 satang. Notes are in denominations of THB1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of THB10, 5 and 1, and 50 and 25 satang. In addition, there are a vast number of commemorative coins which are also legal tender.
Foreign visitors may bring in an unlimited amount of Thai currency. For travelers leaving Thailand, both Thais and foreigners, the maximum amount permitted to take out without prior authorization is THB50,000 per person or, if visiting a neighboring country, THB500,000 per person. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited.
Mon-Fri 0830-1530.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks (which have the best rates), hotels (which charge high commissions) and, in larger towns, bureaux de change (generally open 0800-2000). Outside large towns and tourist areas, notes higher than Bt500 may be difficult to exchange, so visitors are advised to carry small change.
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other facilities which may be available.
Accepted by all banks and large hotels and shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.
