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Thai Baht Conversion Cheat Sheet

Quick reference for Thailand prices and currency conversion

📌 Rates approximate — check xe.com for live rates

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Quick Conversion Table

Thai BahtUSDGBPEURAUD
10 ฿$0.28£0.22€0.26A$0.43
50 ฿$1.40£1.12€1.30A$2.15
100 ฿$2.80£2.24€2.60A$4.30
500 ฿$14.00£11.20€13.00A$21.50
1000 ฿$28.00£22.40€26.00A$43.00
5000 ฿$140.00£112.00€130.00A$215.00

Common Thailand Prices

Street Food

  • Pad Thai from street cart40-60 THB
  • Som Tam (papaya salad)35-50 THB
  • Mango sticky rice60-100 THB
  • Fresh fruit shake35-50 THB
  • Khao pad (fried rice)40-60 THB
  • Coffee at 7-Eleven25-35 THB
  • Coffee at hipster cafe80-150 THB

Transport

  • BTS/MRT single trip Bangkok16-59 THB
  • Tuk tuk short ride (negotiated)100-200 THB
  • Grab car Bangkok (5km)80-150 THB
  • Songthaew (shared truck) Chiang Mai30-40 THB
  • Overnight train Bangkok→Chiang Mai (2nd class AC)800-1000 THB
  • Ferry to islands200-600 THB
  • Domestic flight (booked early)800-2000 THB

Accommodation

  • Hostel dorm bed (Bangkok)200-400 THB
  • Hostel dorm bed (islands)300-600 THB
  • Budget private room400-800 THB
  • Mid-range hotel1000-2500 THB

Activities

  • Temple entry (Grand Palace)500 THB
  • Temple entry (typical)20-100 THB
  • Thai massage (1 hour)200-400 THB
  • Cooking class (half day)800-1500 THB
  • Full moon party entry (Koh Phangan)Free (bucket drinks 100-200 THB)
  • PADI Open Water dive course9000-12000 THB
  • Elephant sanctuary (half day)1500-3000 THB

Shopping

  • Chang beer (7-Eleven)40-55 THB
  • Water bottle 1.5L10-15 THB
  • Thai SIM card (tourist)200-600 THB
  • Chatuchak Market t-shirt100-250 THB
  • Thai fisherman pants100-200 THB
  • Laundry (per kg)30-50 THB

Tipping Guide

SituationAmount
RestaurantsRound up or 20-50 THB (not expected at street stalls)
Massage50-100 THB
Taxis/GrabRound up
Hotel porters20-50 THB per bag
Tour guides100-300 THB

Money Tips

  • ✓ATMs charge 220 THB per withdrawal (use Wise or Revolut to avoid fees)
  • ✓Exchange: avoid airport booths, use SuperRich or banks downtown
  • ✓Always decline "convert to your home currency" at card machines (DCC scam)

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