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Thai currency
Thai money is called the baht, and the exchange rate is approximately 49 baht = £1. To find the most up to the minute Thai currency exchange rates, go to XE.com Currency Converter.
Sample prices
Although Thailand is super cheap it’s still a good idea to budget for your trip so you don’t run out of money. Here are a few sample prices to help you:
- Singha beer = 60-100 baht
- Thai curry = anywhere from 25 baht on the street, to 50 baht and beyond in restaurants
- Thai massage = 200 baht for an hour
- Thai cookery course = 800 baht
- 1 litre bottle of water = 20 baht
- Average room prices = prices vary depending on season but you can generally budget 500 baht for low end, 1,500 baht for moderate, 3,000 baht and upward for high end.
- Average meal prices = pad thai can cost as little as 10 baht on the street of Khao Sarn, to around 80 baht in average restaurant, and 300 baht and beyond for a high end restaurant.
These prices are in Thai baht, are correct as of 12/02/09 and are subject to change.
Tipping
Tipping isn’t necessary but since everything is often such a bargain and the service generally very high, it is the norm to tip around 10 percent in restaurants and hotels.
*The Small Print
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