Use our Thailand currency converter to work out local costs. The information is updated automatically to give you the most recent market rates.
Useful Money Tips For Your Trip To Thailand:
- Thailand’s currency is the Thai Baht. Vendors are unlikely to accept any other currency.
- You are better off exchanging money to Thai Baht when you arrive in Thailand rather than in your home country. You will get a better rate.
- ATMs are widely available everywhere in Thailand and most accept foreign credit and debit cards that are part of the major networks – Visa, MasterCard and so on.
- When you withdraw money from a Thailand ATM using a foreign card, you will be charged 220 Baht for using the ATM. This is on top of your own bank’s foreign currency exchange fees.
- Therefore it makes sense to take out one large sum of money (20,000 THB is usually the daily maximum limit for most ATMs).
- Credit cards are also widely accepted in almost all retail outlets including bars and restaurants and even 7-11. There is sometimes a minimum charge, typically 200 to 300 THB.
- The best way to save money is by getting a multi-currency debit card with companies like Transferwise or Revolut. You top-up the card from your home bank account and then exchange currencies through an app on your phone at a much better rate than you can get from ATMs or money exchange booths. That way you can have a Thai Baht balance on your card and use it in restaurants etc without having to pay foreign transaction fees.
Koh Samui Hotels – Check Availability
Koh Samui is a big island with several main beaches. There’s plenty of accommodation options available – check availability and pricing using the search box.
Koh Samui Airport Transfers
Once you’ve chosen your hotel, make life easy by booking a taxi transfer from Samui airport to your hotel so you can start enjoying your hospital as soon as possible.
Start Planning Your Samui Trip Today!
:: Book a direct flight from Bangkok to Samui with 12Go - their easy search will quickly check scores of airlines for the best prices and times.
:: Find the best deals on Samui hotels on Booking.com - you can usually reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too.
:: Get travel insurance with World Nomads - for full coverage of your health and your belongings, the World Nomads site lets you buy insurance quickly and easily.
:: Book tickets for buses, trains and ferries to and from Koh Samui to all over Thailand with 12Go – their website is easy to use and lets you check timetables and buy tickets online.
:: Book an airport transfer – to take you hassle-free, direct from the airport to your hotel. The driver will be waiting to meet you in Arrivals when you land.
:: Flying into Bangkok? Buy a Thai SIM card online and pick it up at the airport on arrival in Thailand – or a Pocket Wifi router connects up to six devices for immediate internet access on your phone.
:: Make sure you've not forgotten any essentials with our comprehensive Packing List For Thailand.
:: Check out our Things To Do In Samui guide for inspiration of where to go and what to do.