The Thai national currency is the Baht (B), and available
in note denominations of 10 B, 20 B, 50 B, 100 B, 500 B and 1,000 B.
Coinage denominations are 1B, 5 B and 10 B and also in 25 Satang (cent) and
50 Satang pieces.
ATM machines and banks are widely distributed throughout Thailand,
and are only unavailable in the most remote areas. Most major credit and Debit
cards are also accepted my most businesses, but travellers should exercise
extreme caution, as card fraud is a frequent and widespread problem in Thailand.
It is especially recommended not to allow transactions to
take place out of sight. Many particularly smaller businesses still use carbon
style machines, from which it is easy to clone cards and particular attention
to such transactions is advised, and probably best avoided.
Traveller’s cheques can be cashed at many exchange
facilities, with banks providing the best rates. Local currency can also be
readily bought with cash, with US dollars being the most widely accepted
purchasing currency.