Thailand's unit of currency is the Thai Baht. One hundred satang equals = 1 Baht. There are five different Bank notes each a different color. The 20 Baht, Green, 50 Baht Blue, 100 Baht Red, 500 Baht Purple, 1000 Baht Beige. Since the circulation of the 10 Baht Coin, the 10 Baht Bank Note is rarely seen. Coins are 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 Baht, 2 Baht, 5 Baht and 10 Baht. At the moment 1 Euro = 47.85 Thai Baht and 1 US Dollar = 33.35 Thai Baht.

The Banks in Thailand are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. six days a week. In some coastal cities they are open for 7 days. ATM machines are plentiful and most 7/11 stores have one outside. In major cities and towns you will find a 7/11 store on almost every corner. There are also plenty of Thai Banks and official money changing kiosks which are open later in tourist destinations.

Most of the large departmental stores, shopping malls and superstores such as Tesco Lotus and Carrefour take credit cards. Some have banks in their shopping area and all of the above are open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. You will find plenty of ATM machines around their shopping area.

Below is a rough guide as to what you can expect to pay for food, accommodation and some services in Thailand.

Meals: Low, 40 - 150 Baht, Mid, 150 - 300 Baht. High 300 Baht plus. Local brewed beer Singha, Chang and Heineken etc, 40 - 100 Baht, Bottled water in most restaurants, 20 - 40 Baht. Accommodation per Night, low, 300 - 800 Baht, Mid, 800 - 2,500 Baht. High, 3,000 Baht plus. Motorbike rental per day 100 – 250 Baht, cheaper per week, small car rental per day 800 - 1,000 Baht. One hour Thai massage 200 - 400 Baht. Green fees, 1,000 - 5,000 Baht.

The Prices will vary depending on the type of establishment and certain things will also vary in price due to the time of year. The above should give you a rough idea on what things cost.