baht
noun
ˈbät 
plural baht also bahts
: the basic monetary unit of Thailand see Money Table
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Foreign tourism revenue from January to August 2022 came in at 186 billion baht ($5 billion US) from 4.2 million visitors, and 10 million arrivals are expected for the full year. 
CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 The Thai baht—which was punished earlier in the year, falling 11% against the dollar—could end up as another surprise winner, at least relative to the rest of the emerging-market universe, in the months to come. Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The company has earmarked an investment of 2 billion baht ($57 million) for cultivation and production of medical-grade cannabis that can also be used in cosmetics and food products. Naazneen Karmali, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Thailand has focused its cannabis policy on the 28 billion baht ($790.29 million) industry built around its medical and health benefits. CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 The existing measures include a cash rebate of 15-20 percent on all in-country production spending, up to a maximum of 75 million baht (about $2.1 million at current exchange rates). Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 According to his research, the yuan has the largest impact on gold among major currencies, followed by Thailand’s baht. Julia-ambra Verlaine, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 This year, the South Korean won has emerged to be the worst performer, falling by almost 10% against the US dollar followed by the Thai baht (9.38%) and the Philippines’ peso (9.29%). Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 15 July 2022 Thailand currently offers foreign films shooting in the country a cash rebate of 15-20% of the expenses incurred in the country, with the ceiling per production fixed at THB 75 million baht ($2.12 million). Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 June 2022 See More
CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 The Thai baht—which was punished earlier in the year, falling 11% against the dollar—could end up as another surprise winner, at least relative to the rest of the emerging-market universe, in the months to come. Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The company has earmarked an investment of 2 billion baht ($57 million) for cultivation and production of medical-grade cannabis that can also be used in cosmetics and food products. Naazneen Karmali, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Thailand has focused its cannabis policy on the 28 billion baht ($790.29 million) industry built around its medical and health benefits. CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 The existing measures include a cash rebate of 15-20 percent on all in-country production spending, up to a maximum of 75 million baht (about $2.1 million at current exchange rates). Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 According to his research, the yuan has the largest impact on gold among major currencies, followed by Thailand’s baht. Julia-ambra Verlaine, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 This year, the South Korean won has emerged to be the worst performer, falling by almost 10% against the US dollar followed by the Thai baht (9.38%) and the Philippines’ peso (9.29%). Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 15 July 2022 Thailand currently offers foreign films shooting in the country a cash rebate of 15-20% of the expenses incurred in the country, with the ceiling per production fixed at THB 75 million baht ($2.12 million). Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Thai bàad
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above