The Thai Baht is used across Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, and other islands. Thailand relies heavily on cash, especially in markets, street stalls, and rural areas, so having foreign cash on hand is essential.
While Thailand welcomes tourists, Australian Dollars are not accepted locally. You’ll need to convert your AUD to Thai Baht to pay for markets, restaurants, transportation, and attractions. Withdrawing cash in advance or using a travel money card is recommended.
Country Thailand Official Currency Thai Baht Currency Code THB Currency Symbol ฿ Banknote Denominations ฿20, ฿50, ฿100, ฿500, ฿1000 Coin Denominations ฿2, ฿5, ฿10 In Stock Yes Current Rate
Thailand’s official currency is the Thai Baht, abbreviated THB, and symbolised by ฿. Banknotes come in 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 Baht, while coins include 1, 2, 5, and 10 Baht, plus smaller satang coins rarely used in daily life. Prices in Thailand are usually displayed with the symbol before the amount (e.g., ฿50) and smaller transactions are often rounded to the nearest Baht.
Australian dollars are not accepted anywhere in New Zealand so you’ll have to convert them either before you leave or as soon as you arrive. Cards apply differently. Almost every Australian credit and debit card is accepted in New Zealand, so you can use them as you please. Be sure to monitor the foreign currency conversion charges the banks may add to each transaction.
It has 10 denominations made up of five coins and five banknotes. The five coins have values of 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, $1, and $2. New Zealand’s banknotes have values of $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. New Zealand coins are almost identical to Australian, which probably explains why so many of us have mistakenly used it or been given it as change back home. New Zealand has banished the one, two, and five cent coins. Instead, most items ending with costs between one and four cents are rounded down while those ending in six to […]