The important responsibility of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) is to design, print, issue, and manage banknotes
to ensure that banknotes in circulation are sufficient as means of payment for the economy.
when King Rama V promulgated the Siamese Currency Notes Act, Ratanakosin Era 121 on June 24, 1902. The Note Department, located on the ground floor of the Rassadakornpipat Tower of the Grand Palace, was the command of the Minister of Royal Treasury (presently the Ministry of Finance). The Bank of Thailand was thus established according to the Bank of Thailand Act B.E. 2485 as notified on April 16, B.E. 2485 with the official opening on 10 December that same year. The BOT was constituted for the purpose of taking over the management of the note issue from the Ministry of Finance and of carrying on such business as pertain to central banking in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Royal Decreed issued. For this reason, the authority and duties associated with banknotes were wholly transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Bank of Thailand.
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The design was printed only on one side; so the note was called “Uniface Banknote”. There were 7 denominations : 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1000 baht. Each denomination had many types which were printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, England. The issuance of these notes was announced in 1902 during the period of King Rama V to King Rama VI.
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Banknotes, 15th Series, were printed with an aim to draw the public attention to the benevolent deeds of the monarchs of the Chakri Dynasty in their contribution to the development of agriculture, science religion and finance.
They were issued in five denominations : 20 Baht, 50 Baht, 100 Baht, 500 Baht and 1,000 Baht.
Front of the note
Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The portrait of HM the King Ananda Mahidoll with the picture of HM proceeding to visit people at Sam Peng and Illustration of Rama VII Bridge
| Size | 72 x 138 mm |
| Issue Date | March 3, 2003 |
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Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The monument of King Rama IV, the Phra Pathom Chedi, a telescope, and a celestial globe
| Size | 72 x 144 mm |
| Issue Date | August 18, 1997 |
| Material | Printed on opacified polymer substrate |
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Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The monument of King Rama IV, the Phra Pathom Chedi, a telescope, and a celestial globe
| Size | 72 x 144 mm |
| Issue Date | October 1, 2004 |
| Material | Printed on paper |
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Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The monument of their Majesties King Rama V and King Rama VI at Chulalongkorn University and Thai education in the olden days.
| Size | 72 x 150 mm |
| Issue Date | November 25, 2004 |
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Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The portraitt of King Rama V in the Royal naval uniform and his the Phra Pathom Chedi, a telescope, and a celestial globe.
| Size | 72 x 150 mm |
| Issue Date | October 21, 2005 |
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Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The monument of King Rama III at the Maha Chetsadabodin Pavilion, the Loha Prasat at Ratchanaddaram Temple, and a Chinese sailing ship
| Size | 72 x 156 mm |
| Issue Date | August 3, 2001 |
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Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The portrait of King Rama IX, the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam, the agricultural land managed in accordance with the New Theory
| Size | 72 x 162 mm |
| Issue Date | November 1, 1999 |
Front of the note
Back of the note
The portrait of King Rama IX in the uniform of the Supreme Commander
The portrait of King Rama IX, the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam, the agricultural land managed in accordance with the New Theory
| Size | 72 x 162 mm |
| Issue Date | November 25, 2005 |
Since the first banknotes were issued in circulation 20 baht and 50 baht banknotes have been canceled in some models. On the other hand, there are some types of 1000 baht banknotes withdrawn in some models as a saving bond. All of which are banknotes that fall between Type 1 and Type 7.
Therefore, banknotes from type 8 to the present are still the money that can be paid legally.
The 17th series banknotes are designed to honour all the Kings of the Chakri Dynasty who performed royal duties in all aspects to treat suffering and to nourish happiness bringing peace to the people and the nation.
Design ElementThe portrait of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua in the Royal Thai Air Force uniform.
The portraits of His Majesty King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulalok (King Rama I) and His Majesty King Phra Buddha Lertla Naphalai (King Rama II).
| Size | 72 x 138 mm |
| Issue Date | July 28, 2018 |
Security FeaturesSome of the easiest features to identify are shown on this page. For further information go to the banknotes current version security features page and learn how to check all of them using the FEEL, LOOK and TILT method.
Banknote Production and Security Features
All rights reserved by the Copyright Act B.E. 2537.
Reproduction of banknote images and information in this website for any commercial purpose must be obtained prior permission from BOT.
Circulation BanknotesSince the first banknotes were issued in circulation 20 baht and 50 baht banknotes have been canceled in some models. On the other hand, there are some types of 1000 baht banknotes withdrawn in some models as a saving bond. All of which are banknotes that fall between Type 1 and Type 7.
Therefore, banknotes from type 8 to the present are still the money that can be paid legally.
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