I think that one thing to worry about when traveling to Thail is local currency.
"Where do I exchange money?", "How much should I prepare for the first?"
This time we will introduce Thai currency and currency exchange, so please check the points you are wondering before traveling.
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Thai money is "Baht"
The currency unit in Thailand is Baht.
In English, it is written as "BAHT (THB)".
In Thailand money has been drawn in either banknote or coin, king Pumipong King (Rama 9) has been drawn, but since the 2018 year has been switched to the King of Wachalaronkorn (Rama 10 world), the city has both new and old Banknotes and coins are circulating.
Types of Thai money
bill
Thai baht is available in 1000 (brown), 500 (purple), 100 (red), 50 (blue), and 20 (green).
coin
Thai baht coins are 10 baht, 5 baht, 2 baht and 1 baht. In addition, although it is used less frequently, there is an auxiliary currency called Satan, and there are 50 Satan and 25 Satan coins. (100 Satan = 1 baht)
How much is rate and price?
When exchanging money in Bangkok city, 1 baht = approximately 3.5 yen. (2018 year 10 month as of now) * Because exchange rate fluctuates day by day, please check again by yourself before traveling.
Also, it is said that Thai prices are about 3 for 1 in Japan, but since prices have risen sharply in recent years, food and transportation expenses are cheap, so it is not that cheap.
Rate is better if you exchange money in Thailand
Rather than exchanging money in Japan, the rate is better as we exchange money at the local site, so we recommend a local currency change.
Also, since the rate is better in Bangkok than in the airport, at the airport, change the minimum amount (1 ten thousand yen) and change the rest in the city.
When traveling from the "Suvarnabhumi Airport" or "Don Muang Airport" in Bangkok to the city, the transportation fee is about 350 ~ 400B by taxi movement, moving by the Airport Rail link which directly connects "Suvarnabhumi Airport" and the city, 15 It takes ~ 45B.
Also, we need local currency cards for smartphones and money to buy drinks, so it is safe to exchange around 1 ten thousand yen.
When exchanging for baht in cash, no fee is charged, and the exchange shop at the airport is open 24 hours, so you can exchange even late arrival flights.
How to exchange money
The currency exchange shop has rates of "BUYING" and "SELLING" written for each country's currency.
When exchanging from Japanese yen to Baht, confirm the rate of "BUYING".
When you present Japanese yen and passport, you can exchange money to Thai Baht and you will be asked to sign the receipt.
Finally, be sure to check whether the amount shown on the receipt matches the baht given.
At the time of returning home, when the baht remained unexpectedly, the exchange from "baht to Japanese yen" would result in a considerably bad rate.
If possible, it is better to change the money little by little while thinking how much more you need, instead of changing them all at once.
Place to exchange money
空港
You can exchange 24 hours. When you arrive in Thailand, first let's exchange a small amount at the airport.
Exchange office in town
The exchange office called "Super rich" is particularly popular and popular.
There are stores in BTS stations and shopping malls.
Business hours are convenient since it is long from 10 hour to 21 time.
bank
There are branches in shopping malls etc. It is easy to find. The difficulty is that rates are not very good.
Hotel
Although the rate is not good, it is safe and convenient because you can exchange 24 hours at the front desk. Please note that there are many cases where only guests are compatible.
Prepare a small change
In Thailand when paying taxi, tuk-tuk, bus, if you pass 1000 baht of high bills, there are times when you are not prepared for fishing.
Payment is based on a small amount of bills, so it will be useful later when you change your order for refinement.
Standard of chip
Although not compulsory, Thailand has a culture of chips.
As a guideline, the amount to be given to the hotel bellboy is 20 baht, for betting maids, 20 to 50 baht, and for masseuse to 50 to 100 baht.
The restaurant is unnecessary in the store where service charge is added beforehand.
After that you may leave the change of fishing as a tip.
Summary
How was it?
Because overseas money takes time to become familiar with, it has only to get used to gradually.
When you are not accustomed to Thai Baht, you may pass a high-price note with a taxi, forget to take a fishing, or you may accidentally hand over a large bill as a tip, so make payment after confirming once Let's make a habit.
