Money and Banking: Currency Overview

Thailand's Currency

Currency Name: Baht
Sub-Currency: Satang
Division: 1 Baht = 100 Satang

Symbol: ฿
ISO 4217 Currency Codes*
Alpha: THB
Numeric: 764

Denominations
Banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 (Baht)
Coinage: 1, 2, 5, 10 (Baht); 25, 50 (Satang)

Note: It is a criminal offense to make negative comments about the King or other members of the royal family. This particular crime, dubbed "lese majeste," is punishable by a prison sentence of three to fifteen years. Purposely tearing or destroying Thai banknotes, which carry an image of the King, may be considered such an offense.

* These are formal alpha and numeric codes for every currency, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and used by banks and currency dealers.