Thai Baht
THB
The money
Until 1880, the Thai Baht was fixed to the British Pound at a rate of 8 TBH to 1 GBP. This rate changed several times until the Baht was re-pegged to the Japanese Yen at par during World War II. After the war, the currency changed its peg to 20.8 Baht per 1 US Dollar, then to 20 Baht per US Dollar in 1978, and to 25 Baht in 1984.
- Currency
- Thai Baht
- Code
- THB
- Symbol
- ฿
- One Australian dollar
- 22.8098 THB
Bank notes
- ฿20
- ฿50
- ฿100
- ฿500
- ฿1000
We supply notes only.
What things cost in Thailand
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Baht | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 650 | A$28.50 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 100 | A$4.38 |
| Bottle of water | 10 | A$0.44 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 22.8098 THB, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in THB, using the same rate as the figures above.