baht

noun

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

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This initiative has already seen success, with more than 400 productions generating 6.58 billion baht in 2024, including The White Lotus and Jurassic World. Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The Thai baht>, the Philippine peso and the Singapore dollar saw slight gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday. Reuters, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025 Once the essential infrastructure was built, the Khao Yai Art Forest opened in February 2025, with artworks integrated in the natural landscape for visitors to explore freely during opening hours (admission is 500 Thai baht, or $14.64). Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 For those looking to save a few baht and sample local dishes, take a short walk into town. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 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 3 May. 2025.

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