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Thailand
Baht = 100 satang. Notes are in denominations
THB1000, 500, 100, 50, 20
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Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import of local currency is free.
The export of local currency
is limited to THB50,000 unless you are travelling
to a neighbouring country and then it is
limited to THB500,000.
The import of foreign currency
is free.
The export of foreign currency
is limited to the amount declared as imported.
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Currency
Exchange:
In
Thailand, Foreign currencies can be exchanged
at banks and larger hotels, generally banks
have the best rates and unlike the hotels
do not charge any commission. Bureau de
changes are also scattered around and are
available to change money between 8am and
8pm. Outside large towns and tourist areas,
notes higher than THB500 may be difficult
to exchange, so you are advised to carry
small change. Travelers cheques are accepted
by all banks and large hotels and shops.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges,
travelers are advised to take travelers
cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.
Credit
Cards:
American
Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely
accepted, while Diners Club has more limited
use. Check with your credit or debit card
company for details of merchant acceptability
and other facilities which may be available.
Banks:
The
banking hours in Thailand are generally
Monday to Friday 9:30am-3:30pm.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
THB
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
60.481 |
| 01/01/03
|
65.398 |
01/01/04
|
66.661 |
| 01/01/05
|
70.051 |
| 01/01/06 |
66.561 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for
the Thai Baht since the beginning of 2002.
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