There are several Banks on Samui which accept all major currencies,
traveler's cheques and credit cards.
All offer ATM service (Automatic Teller Machine) which accept local bank
cards as well as most international credit cards. ATM's are open from 0600h
to app. 2400h. The maximum amount which can be withdrawn is 20,000 Baht per
day.
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Exchange Service Booths are conveniently
located all over the island and accept all major currencies and traveler's cheques.
• Also most travel shops, supermarkets and hotels offer an exchange service
but the rates are not as good as at the booths.
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Thai Baht: Today's foreign exchange
rates.
The Baht: Notes & Coins
B10
B5
B1
S50
S25
B1000 (gray
B100 (red)
B20 (green)
B500 (purple)
B50 (blue)
B10 (brown)
Tip:
• There are 100 Satangs in 1 Baht.(B=Baht)
• There are 10, 5 and 1 Baht coins, and 50 and 25 Satang.
•
There are several kinds of 5 Baht coins circulating. Just check the rim
of the coin; if it is copper it's a 5 Baht coin.
