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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The land bridge—which is expected to cost 1 trillion Thai baht ($31 billion)—is a less radical version of a plan floated by some Thai administrations to build a canal across the Kra Isthmus, the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Krabi travel tips As of mid-April, $1 equals 32 Thai baht. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 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, 11 Apr. 2026 The pair were later released after paying a fine of 40,000 Thai baht, or roughly $1,200. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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