Buy THB before travelling to Thailand
Are you planning an exotic trip to Thailand? Thailand caters to all tastes: shopping, sunshine, beaches, tasty and aromatic food, Buddhist temples and a lively nightlife. The local currency of Thailand is the Thai baht (THB). It is important to familiarise yourself with how the currency works in your destination country. The use of cash in Thailand is very common, whether for shopping, taking a taxi, or buying street food. To be well prepared for your trip, we advise you to exchange a certain amount of euros into Thai baht (THB) before departure. In this way, you can take the time to compare the Thai baht exchange rate and get the best rate for your baht.
Tips for planning your budget
Tipping is not necessarily part of Thai culture, but it is very much appreciated, especially for certain services such as massages. You should budget 1,447 Thai baht per person per day. This will cover hotel accommodation, two meals and transport. A meal in a mid-range restaurant will cost around 350 baht.
618 THB
Average cost of a one-night stay
525 THB
Average food budget per person per day
Useful information
Some indicative prices in Thailand
15 THB - 55
A public transport ticket
20–50 THB
A pad thai
Drink 70 THB
Price of a cup of coffee
Car 300 THB
A taxi ride to/from the airport
Museum 50 THB
A visit to Wat Pho
Museum 200 THB
Entry to the Bangkok National Museum
Some suggestions for your stay in Thailand
- Bangkok: The city has more than 400 Buddhist temples and is a unique blend of tradition and modernity. If you have travelled across Asia, you will notice this. You can visit the city and tour the temples during the day and enjoy the bars and restaurants at night.
- Pai: A small town where you can escape the crowds and get closer to nature. An ideal place for hiking. You can also visit Chiang Rai along the same route.
- Koh Samui: If you are going there on a family holiday and looking to relax under coconut trees, this is the ideal place. The colonial district of Singapore is a must-see, as this is where Singapore was founded. The southern beaches are essential and exceptional: Maya Bay, Koh Lipe Beach, the beaches of Koh Lanta, the island of Koh Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay. The southern islands of Thailand should not be missed, especially during the ‘full moon party’.
About the Thai baht
Denominations of the Thai baht
Banknotes: 20 THB, 50 THB, 100 THB, 500 THB and 1000 THB.
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 unit of weight, representing exactly 15 grams.
The reverse of the coins is marked with Buddhist eras, while the denominations are decorated with a portrait of the King of Thailand.
Why buy Thai baht (THB) with Prosegur Change?
Prosegur Change is a company that has been providing currency exchange services to tourists since 1992. It has offices worldwide. Change Group offers attractive exchange rates. It offers more than 60 currencies, including euro–Thai baht. When exchanging currency, make sure to check the baht exchange rate. This way, you can compare rates and find the best deal for EUR–THB exchange. By choosing to buy your currency on our site, you benefit from 0% commission. You also have the option of home delivery. This service is fully insured by ChangeGroup. With its Buy-Back guarantee, ChangeGroup will repurchase any remaining Thai baht when you return. So make sure you have as many Thai baht as possible for the duration of your stay.
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