Currency
The Thai monetary unit is the baht. There are 100 satang to 1 baht. Coins are used in denominations of 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 saht, 2 baht, 5 baht and 10 baht. Bank note denominations comprise 20 baht (green), 50 baht (blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple) and 1000 baht (gray). Notes are also scaled in size; the larger the denomination, the larger the note.

Money Exchange
Money and traveller's cheques of all major currencies can be exchanged at hotels, banks, exchange booths and mobile exchange kiosks in tourist areas. Banks usually offer the best rates.

Credit Cards
Credit cards are widely accepted in department stores, major hotels, up-market shops and restaurants. They can also be used for cash advances at banks and exchange counters. The most commonly accepted cards are VISA and MasterCard, followed by American Express, JCB and Diners Club.