baht

noun

plural baht also bahts
: the basic monetary unit of Thailand see Money Table

Examples of baht in a Sentence

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Prices start at 195,000 Thai baht (about US$6,000) per person based on double occupancy (though all room categories have a solo supplement option) and include accommodations, meals, curated off-train excursions, and hotel stays along the route. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025 The company offers a range of smart electric scooters, priced from 45,900 baht ($1,417), and operates a fast charging network across Thailand. Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The push aligns with Bangkok’s goal to generate 4 trillion baht ($123 billion) in income and create 20 million jobs in the creative economy, part of a broader strategy to create a new economic engine and diversify away from its tourism-reliant and export-heavy growth model. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025 This offers the most flexibility and costs between 200 and 300 Thai baht (THB), roughly between $6 and $9 a day, although shops typically offer discounts for longer rentals. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for baht

Word History

Etymology

Thai bàad

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baht was in 1840

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“Baht.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baht. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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