COUNTRY MONEY GUIDE

Thailand currency guide

The official currency is THB. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.

Currency converter

THB → USD

Rate date 2026-11-02
Quick amounts
THB 1USD 0.029641

1 THB = 0.029641 USD

Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.

Country/areaThailand
Official currencyTHB
RegionAsia Pacific
ISOTH
DIRECT ANSWER

THB is the official currency

The official currency is THB. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.

CurrencyFlow rates are for budgeting and comparison, not guaranteed bank, card or exchange-counter quotes.

PAYING LOCALLY

Cash, cards and ATMs in Thailand

Cash use

Cash remains important for markets, street food, transport and smaller businesses.

Card acceptance

Cards are common in hotels, malls and larger businesses, but acceptance is uneven elsewhere.

Contactless and mobile payments

Contactless and mobile-wallet acceptance depends on the merchant, network and device.

ATM

ATMs are widespread and may charge a local fee in addition to issuer fees.

Dynamic currency conversion

If an ATM or terminal offers conversion into your home currency, compare the disclosed rate and fees with paying in the local currency before accepting.

Tipping practices

Small tips are appreciated in some tourism and hospitality settings but are not universal.

TRAVEL MONEY

Planning money before and after arrival

Before travel

Before travel, notify the card issuer when necessary, check foreign-transaction and ATM fees, and keep a backup payment method.

Airport exchange

Airport exchange counters can be convenient but may use wider spreads or additional charges.

EXCHANGE RATES

Major THB reference rates

Rate date:2026-11-02
PairReference rateOpen
THB/AUD1 THB = 0.042189 AUDView THB to AUD →
THB/CAD1 THB = 0.041444 CADView THB to CAD →
THB/CNY1 THB = 0.19725 CNYView THB to CNY →
THB/EUR1 THB = 0.026523 EURView THB to EUR →
THB/GBP1 THB = 0.02216 GBPView THB to GBP →
THB/JPY1 THB = 4.6733 JPYView THB to JPY →
THB/SGD1 THB = 0.037919 SGDView THB to SGD →
THB/USD1 THB = 0.029641 USDView THB to USD →
USEFUL CONVERSIONS

Useful THB conversions

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FAQ

Thailand currency questions

What currency is used in Thailand?

The official currency is THB.

Should visitors carry cash in Thailand?

Cash remains important for markets, street food, transport and smaller businesses.

Are foreign cards accepted in Thailand?

Cards are common in hotels, malls and larger businesses, but acceptance is uneven elsewhere.

What should I check before using an ATM abroad?

Check the local operator fee, card-issuer fee, withdrawal limit and any dynamic currency conversion offer.

SOURCES & REVIEW

Official references and review

Payment practices vary by merchant, location and time. Check current monetary, customs and card-issuer guidance before travel.

Reviewer
caojingxin
Reviewed
2026-08-12
Rate date
2026-11-02