Thailand is a paradise on our planet. Every person, at least once in their life, is obliged to visit there, plunge into the world of warmth, beauty and amazing emotions. A country that has never been a colony, thanks to the strong rulers of its time. This is a great pride of the locals. Nowadays, Thailand has become a favorite destination for tourists. The hot sun and the warmth of the ocean are pleasing throughout the year. The white sands of the beaches and the many waterfalls will remain in your memory for a long time. The national currency is the Thai Baht. The term “bat” itself is found already in the XIV century. This was the name of the currency in several countries at the same time. On April 15, 1928, the Thai baht was put into circulation. Before that, residents used tikal, even now bat is sometimes called tikal. The banknote is bright, with the national attributes of the state. A portrait of King Adulyadej Bhumibol is placed on the bill. One baht consists of 100 satangs. Banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 100, 500 and 1000 baht are used in everyday life. There are also coins of 1 – white color, 2 – white and yellow, 5 – white, 10 – bimetallic, and 25 and 50 satangs – yellow. Payments are made only in the national currency, with the exception of expensive jewelry stores. There are a huge number of currency exchange offices in airports, large shopping malls, shops and around the city. In addition, upon arrival, you can contact banking institutions, which, as a rule, work full-time. Thus, there are no problems to carry out currency exchange in the country, which is very comfortable for vacationing tourists. It is most profitable to exchange foreign currency for tourist checks – this is a payment document that is more convenient for guests of the kingdom. Today, 100 US dollars is equal to approximately 3,300 Thai baht; 100 rubles is equal to 64 Thai baht.
- the rate for Thai baht is approximate
- remember that each bank can set its own exchange rate
- in banks, the exchange is possible only on working days from 9 to 15 o’clock
- the exchange rate of the baht in exchangers can vary within 10%
There are: coins in circulation in denominations of:
- 25 satangs
- 50 satangs
- 1 butt
- 2 butts
- 5 butt
- 10 butt
banknotes of Thailand in denominations of:
- 10 butt
- 20 butt
- 50 batts
- 100 baht
- 500 baht
- 1,000 baht
Thai baht in rubles for today:
- 1 Thai baht (THB) equals 1.59 Russian ruble (RUB)
- 1 Russian ruble (RUB) equals 0.63 Thai baht (THB)
Cross-rate through the US dollar according to the UN. The exchange rate of Thai baht / Russian ruble in Europe:
- 1 THB = 1.57 RUB
- 1 RUB = 0.64 THB
Information according to the ECB (European Central Bank) on 04/19/2015 In Thailand, only local money will be accepted for payment.You can exchange dollars or euros:
- In a hotel
- in the exchange offices of large shopping centers
- in banks
- at airports
The exchange rate at banks and exchange offices is more profitable than at the airport. The peculiarity of currency exchange is that the exchange rate varies depending on the face value of dollar bills. The lowest rate is offered for banknotes from 1 to 20 dollars, the highest for new banknotes of 50 and 100 dollars. Do not forget that international credit cards are accepted in large stores and hotels:
- Visa
- Master Card
- American Express
General analysis of the Thai baht currency, one of the most stable currencies in Asia, this is due to the general state of the economy and data on the stabilization of the political situation in Thailand. The exchange rate of the ruble to the pound directly depends on economic factors. It is important to note that the Russian Foreign Ministry has reached an agreement on the direct exchange of Russian and Thai currencies. Tourists may notice this on the opportunity to pay in rubles, for example, in the Tesco Lotus hypermarket chain. Where to exchange rubles for baht in Thailand In Pattaya, Phuket has many exchange offices along the coastline.
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