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Don’t forget to buy your Thai Bahts (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, beaches, 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 exchange GBP THB before you leave for a better rate and so as 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 thai bhats.
618 THB
Average cost of a one night stay in Thailand
252 THB
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Thailand
14.80-55 THB
A public transport ticket
70 THB
The price of a cup of coffee
50 THB
A visit to wat pho
20-50 THB
A Padthai
250-350 THB
A taxi ride to or from Suvarnabhumi airport
200 THB
Entrance fee to Bangkok National Museum
Some suggestions
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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.
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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.
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The islands of southern Thailand are not to be missed. Especially during the 'full moon party'.
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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.
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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 facts about the Thai Baht
Denominations of the Thai Baht
Notes: THB 20, THB 50, THB 100, THB 500 and THB 1000.
Coins: 1 THB, 2 THB, 5 THB, 10 THB, 25 THB and 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 to tourists since 1992. The company’s headquarter is found in London, but you can find offices all over the world. Change Group offers attractive exchange rates and more than 60 foreign currencies. ChangeGroup has many exchange bureaus in the UK where you can exchange GBP THB and be ensured to have enough travel money before you leave and avoid extra fees. However we offer more interesting rates online, on our website with 0% commission. You don’t want to change too much travel money? Don’t worry, get the Buy-Back guarantee that allows you to bring your leftover currency once you're back from your trip. ChangeGroup will purchase it back from you without any additional fees.
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Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need & enjoy our best price deals online
2. Select delivery method
Choose between branch pick-up and free next day home delivery. Create an account and finalise your order.
3. Receive travel money
Pick-up your currency from one of our branches or have it delivered conveniently at your doorstep. Enjoy your trip!