Currency in tai. Money of Thailand: currency, exchange, coins and bills. Plastic cards and ATMs
As long as we have been living in Pattaya, tourists have been asking us: “What currency should I take to Thailand?” We responded differently, depending on the economic situation. But times have changed, and for 2020 we can give clear advice on what currency to take to Thailand - rubles, dollars or euros. Of course, the final decision on which currency to travel to Thailand with is up to you. But we advise you to listen to our opinion. This will help you save, if not money, then nerves. But isn’t this the main thing on vacation?
From bad to worse and back again
What currency should I use to travel to Pattaya? What currency should I take to Thailand? What is more profitable to take to Thailand: dollars, rubles or euros? Perhaps these are the main questions that face all tourists who are going on vacation to the land of smiles. Previously, answering this question was not so easy - especially if you are traveling to Pattaya or Phuket, where there are many exchange offices with market rates for the dollar, euro and ruble. But now, thanks to the targeted and consistent actions of the Russian authorities, there is no need to think about the answer anymore! And that's why.
Here is a chart of changes in the exchange rate of the Thai baht to the Russian ruble for 2019-2020. Actually, to be precise, this is how the course changed dollar to the ruble. But since the exchange rate of the Thai baht against the dollar has remained virtually unchanged over the year, the dynamics of the ruble against the baht look the same. Yes, friends, this is true: I’m already tired of explaining that it’s not the dollar or the baht that has grown – it’s the ruble that has fallen. For those who still believe in the fairy tales of Uncle TV and spend a lot of time on Odnoklassniki, I advise you to read this article with the magical effect of clearing your eyes:
As we have the misfortune to observe on the chart, the ruble exchange rate has been changing very much lately - from bad to very bad and back again. Yes, sometimes it grows, as at the end of 2019 - beginning of 2020. But he falls with no less consistency. In general, the ruble is very unstable. And if we turn to common sense, as well as statements by Russian and foreign economists, then all forecasts say: in the near future there will be stability in Russian economy It's not worth the wait. And all this directly affects our opinion about what currency to take to Thailand in 2020.
What currency should I take to Thailand in 2020? Just not rubles!
Until recently, when the ruble exchange rate did not change so rapidly, I answered the question “What currency to take to Thailand” depending on the situation. They say that there are many exchange offices in the city where you can exchange rubles for baht at the market rate, but keep in mind that this rate may change, etc., etc. But times have changed, and in the current economic situation my advice is clear : You only need to bring dollars to Thailand. And that's why.
Imagine the situation. You came to Pattaya with rubles. Yes, there are many exchange offices in the city where you can exchange rubles for baht at the market rate. Here are some of them (keep in mind that the course in the photo is no longer the same, but the addresses remain the same):
So, you checked into a hotel, changed money - let’s say, at the rate of 0.55 baht for 1 ruble. A few days later, come to the exchanger - and the rate is already 0.48! But there is nowhere to go, you need money, you have to change. Every other day you pass by the same exchange office - and there it’s already 0.5 (or 0.6, or 0.4).
American tourists in Pattaya watch in horror as their currency depreciates against the Thai baht.
Joke. Not American.
I'm not even talking about lost money: do you need this hassle on vacation? So that every morning, waking up to the singing of birds and the splashing of the sea, you don’t think about what trips to take or where to go, but run to the exchanger or open the news to find out what’s going on with the ruble?
Therefore, friends, do not worry yourself on vacation! What currency is best to take to Thailand in 2020? My advice is clear - only a dollar! Or another stable currency, but not the ruble.
And then you will know exactly how much money you have at the moment. There is no need to ruin your nerves by worrying about exchange rates. You're on vacation!
Don't worry! Stuff your pockets! In dollars There is another question that tourists ask no less often than “What currency to take to Thailand.” It sounds something like this: “And if I exchange rubles for yuan (tenge, Swedish kronor, etc.), and them for Thai baht, will I win?” The answer is no. Because the ruble exchange rate has fallen against all world currencies without exception: the dollar, the yuan, the Swedish krona, and even Ukrainian hryvnia
. There is no need to try to deceive reality. We have all been deceived a long time ago. So relax, buy some dollars and have fun. So far this has not been banned either. While telling you about the exchange rate of the Thai baht to the dollar, I still missed a rather interesting topic about Thai money. I hasten to fill this gap. In Thailand the main is the Thai baht, symbolized by THB. Each baht consists of 100 satang. Banknotes come in 20 (green), 50 (blue), 100 (red), 500 (purple) and 1000 (brown) baht, coins - 1, 2, 5 and 10 baht. There are also coins of 25 and 50 satang. Currently, several series of banknotes and coins are in use. You can find bats with images of Rama IX and the current King Rama X. Sometimes you even come across real rarities, released 15-20 years ago.
Like in Russia, there is no free circulation in Thailand foreign currency. That is, in a supermarket you will not be able to buy food for yourself with only dollars, euros or rubles. There are exchangers for this. In rare cases, regular stores will be ready to sell you goods, but at a rate lower than the official one.
I will not go into the history of the Thai baht and will talk about the bills and coins that are in use now. Their design is constantly changing, but for the last few years, since 2003, when the 15th series of banknotes were printed, it has remained the same. So, for example, eight years ago I remember a transparent window in a 50 baht bill; now you don’t see such money.
The obverse of each note features either an X in the uniform of the Supreme Commander, the obscure icons at the bottom left are the Thai designation for the note, and the Arab designation at the top right is the designation. But the reverse side is unique.
The Thai "twenty" depicts King Rama VIII, His Majesty Ananda Mahidol, the elder brother of Rama IV, who died under strange circumstances. The bill itself is green in color, and in the background there is a picture of His Majesty visiting ordinary people and the Rama VII Bridge in Bangkok.
On the 50 baht note you will see His Majesty King Mongkut, Rama IV, in front of a telescope, globe and the Phra Pathom chedi in Nakhon Pathom Province. The bill itself is blue.
There are two types of "hundreds" in Thailand. The obverse side remains unchanged, while the reverse side depicts either a monument to the great reformer Rama V, His Majesty King Chulalangkorn at Chulalongkorn University and scenes from Thai learning in ancient times, or a portrait of the monarch himself. The color of the bill is red.
The reverse side of the 500 baht coin depicts the monument to Rama III, His Majesty King Nangklao at the Maha Chetsadabadodin Pavilion, the Loha Prasat metal castle at Ratchanaddaram Temple in Bangkok and a Chinese ship. The bill itself is purple.
And on the 1000 baht banknote, Rama IX himself is depicted, His Majesty Adulyadej Bhumibol against the backdrop of the Pa Sak Tjolasit dam in Lopburi province. The color of the bill is light brown.
Thai coins are very diverse. The 10 baht, for example, has a silver rim, while the 2 baht, which is not so easy to find, comes in white and yellow. Satangs can be found mainly in large supermarkets, like pennies, they are not very valuable.
In 2017-2018, a new series of Thai banknotes and coins was released with the image of the current King Rama X. The color scheme remained the same. Old banknotes also work.
Now you know everything about Thai bills and coins. It remains to be reminded that you need to store everything in safes and under no circumstances leave wallets and bags with money unattended.
The Thai baht to ruble exchange rate for today can be found in the online calculator. Enter the amount to exchange and find out the amount in baht that you will receive for Russian rubles.
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All travelers who are thinking about visiting Thailand, no matter whether it is Pattaya or Phuket, are trying to understand what is more profitable to bring to Thailand in 2019 - dollars or rubles. I’ll answer in advance - the formulation of the question is not entirely correct, you need to start from the question in advance: what money do you have?
Previously, in 2008-2012, importing the ruble was not profitable at all. The fact is that previously rubles were exchanged for Thai baht through the dollar, so the conversion took about 1.5% and it was unprofitable to carry rubles. In 2012, the first banks appeared in Pattaya that directly exchanged the ruble - baht.
List of Thai banks and their ruble to baht exchange rates online:
Services for clarifying the exchange rate of the Thai currency to the ruble:
History of the ruble to baht exchange rate for the last 30 days
Favorable exchangers in Pattaya
As a rule, the most profitable exchangers are the yellow Siam Bank and blue TMB. It’s even more profitable to change only
some guides or black money traders, who also exist in Pattaya. Let me remind you that to do such currency operations except
I don’t recommend using an exchanger; this will result in more than one year in Thai prison.
When purchasing, pay attention to the inscription “Corrency Exchange” in the exchanger if you do not want to overpay.
Thai baht to ruble exchange rate in Pattaya
http://exc.yjpattayaexchange.com/branchrate/pattaya.php
Russian rubles are at the very bottom, scroll the page.
Favorable exchangers in Phuket
Most best course You can exchange rubles for baht at the Central Festival. Another option is next to BaumanCasa on Karon.
Next to Ocean Plaza (yellow building) in the southern part of Patong, to the left and right of the entrance there are two currency exchange points with excellent rates.
It is important to add that from time to time the course gets very bad. This happens approximately once every two weeks. In this way, exchangers earn extra money from tourists. There is a version that they deliberately stimulate demand in this way.
In addition, when the ruble falls against the dollar, it becomes absolutely unprofitable to carry the ruble to Thailand, since the exchange rate rises to 3%. 
What kind of money should I bring to Thailand: rubles or dollars or euros?
Carrying euros is not always profitable. The rate is very unstable, I advise you to check the rate at a specific moment so as not to make a mistake.
Dollars are always held in high esteem and can be exchanged for Thai baht. But if you buy these dollars at home and change them back to baht in Thailand, it’s better to take rubles and change them at the exchange offices listed above. Disadvantages - you will have to travel around and look for the optimal and most favorable exchange rate for the ruble to Thai baht. 
The most profitable thing is the dollar, provided that you did not buy it in Russia, but, for example, earned it or had a stash. Please note that you should not take bills less than $50, as they may not be accepted or converted at a lower rate.
Should I take dengue or hryvnia to Thailand?
Do not take it under any circumstances. The exchange rate for dengue and hryvnia is simply extortionate: on average, this is no less than 10-15% of losses, and not every exchange office will accept them. For citizens of Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan, take only dollars.
It is impossible to live even one day in Thailand without spending a certain amount of money. There are too many goods and services around, and smiling Thais seem so friendly that many tourists automatically reach for their wallets and pay, pay, pay...
The national currency of the Kingdom of Thailand is the Thai baht (baht, thai baht, THB). In 2014-2015, the exchange rate of the Thai baht to the ruble was two to one, that is, 100 rubles now equal 50 Thai baht. Many tourists still remember the golden times (before 2013), when the ruble was equal to the baht, and for 10-20 thousand rubles a month you could rent decent housing at a resort, right on the seashore. Now the amounts in rubles have doubled. But let's return to the baht. The most popular banknotes in the country are 20, 100, 500 and 1000 baht. For example, twenty is considered standard for tipping a waiter, receptionist, masseur, or random assistant who gave you tips necessary information. Of course, no one will be offended by 100 baht, just keep in mind that twenty is already enough. But they advise you to avoid paying with coins, no matter how much you would like to get rid of them. Coins of 10, 5, 2, 1 baht are similar to banknotes: each banknote depicts a portrait of the monarch of the Land of Smiles (Rama the Ninth). This is why money in Thailand must be handled with respect, so as not to be accused of not being sufficiently respectful of the king. You must not step on bills and coins or tear them. Try to hand them over to the seller with respect. There are also “kopecks” in Thailand; their Thai name is satang. One baht is divided into one hundred satangs, and if you were given yellow coins instead of silver coins for change, it means you were paid in “kopecks”. In ordinary stores, in transport and street shops, satang is usually not accepted as payment. You can spend or exchange them for larger money in several places: these are the 7-11 store chain, Family Mart and Big C, Tesco Lotus and others supermarkets.
Often tourists decide before their trip in which currency to take money to Thailand. For those who are going to spend the winter in this country or plan to stay for a long time, this question is even more relevant. For the first time, you can stock up on a certain amount of dollars (from 100 to 1000) or euros. It is advisable to have both small and large bills, then money will be exchanged for you at any bank branch. Rubles are not exchanged everywhere, but in large resort cities such as Pattaya, Phuket, Samui, you can easily part with rubles and buy local currency. In the center of Bangkok there will also be no problem exchanging rubles. Another convenient, but not very economical way to acquire Thai currency is to withdraw cash from any ATM on the street, in a shopping center or at a bank branch. 24-hour ATMs are easy to use; one of the Thai banks, Kasikorn bank, even provided the interface for all ATMs in Russian. You will have to “communicate” in English with ATMs of other banks (Bangkok bank, Krungthai bank). The only catch when withdrawing cash is the huge commission. Each Thai ATM will charge you 200 baht (that's 400 rubles), and you will also have to pay a commission to the bank that issued your card. For example, if you withdraw 10 thousand baht, then in fact 20,000 + 400 (Thai bank commission) + approximately 500 (commission) are withdrawn from your account in rubles Russian bank), the total is approximately 21 thousand rubles.
In large supermarkets you can easily pay with any bank cards, so it is not necessary to carry large amounts of cash with you. Taxis often use a meter if the cost of the trip has not been agreed upon in advance. The cost of a trip in large cities starts from 40 baht, in less populated cities, where there is less competition for taxi drivers - from 100 baht. The cost of food and drinks in numerous cafes and stalls on the streets usually varies from 10 to 100 baht. For transport trips and small purchases, you need to carry 20 and 100 baht bills with you, and travel on public transport often costs no more than 10 baht (so stock up on a few coins).
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