ginjag Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 What does 1 baht buy ? why have 25 and 50 satang coins ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 To enable change when a % mark-up may be added (for vat as an example) and its not a whole number, as that denomination is available its used. I dare say in the fullness of time the smaller coins, as in other countries are phased out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpudlian Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 They can also be found by magnet fishing ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 hours ago, CharlieH said: I dare say in the fullness of time the smaller coins, as in other countries are phased out. I could be mistaken but I seem to remember 25 satang coins being taken out some years back and reinstated because of protests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Kwasaki said: I could be mistaken but I seem to remember 25 satang coins being taken out some years back and reinstated because of protests. I think your right. The other consideration is the mom&pop type stores in rural villages where they break packs down for poor farmers, kids etc to be able to buy things for very small money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 3 hours ago, ginjag said: What does 1 baht buy ? why have 25 and 50 satang coins ?? Pays internet, water, electric bills and some things in 7-11 e.g. small milk 12.75 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, CharlieH said: I think your right. The other consideration is the mom&pop type stores in rural villages where they break packs down for poor farmers, kids etc to be able to buy things for very small money. I have lived in rural areas for years no shops or market stalls take satang, the only ones I am aware of are Tops, Tesco 7-11, etc. transport NEVER, Please posters tell me what you can buy for 1 baht, have you ever seen any goods for sale for 25,50,or 75 satang. The outcry was from CP Tesco,7-11. every silly little bit extra adds up, theory. The price of copper to make and mint ??....Thai people do not have them in their pockets, they put them in a jar until they have 20 baht and give them in at 7-11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Is there any currency which does not have such small coins? Imho you could ask the same question in any other country. Who needs for example 1 Euro cent coins, that's about 36 Satang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, ginjag said: I have lived in rural areas for years no shops or market stalls take satang, the only ones I am aware of are Tops, Tesco 7-11, etc. transport NEVER, Please posters tell me what you can buy for 1 baht, have you ever seen any goods for sale for 25,50,or 75 satang. The outcry was from CP Tesco,7-11. every silly little bit extra adds up, theory. The price of copper to make and mint ??....Thai people do not have them in their pockets, they put them in a jar until they have 20 baht and give them in at 7-11. As they also do in the likes of Big C and Makro, in my experience. Just because someone else's experience is not the same as yours, doesnt make it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 While we're on the subject of small coins - I know it's not Thai related ofc- but are there still 5p coins in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 hours ago, CharlieH said: As they also do in the likes of Big C and Makro, in my experience. Just because someone else's experience is not the same as yours, doesnt make it wrong. Did remark 7-11 Tops, Tesco and ( ETC. ) Did not say you or anyone were wrong did I ?? merely pointing out the coins cost more to mint than the value of them. If you people think satang is worth having why no go the whole hog and have a 5 satang coin. Cannot see why posters are defending the useless coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 hours ago, faraday said: While we're on the subject of small coins - I know it's not Thai related ofc- but are there still 5p coins in the UK? YES but that is irrelevant because you can spend a 5p on goods you cannot spend 25 satang on a single item, the whole point of the topic. that is the reason I asked can you name anything you can go and buy for 1 baht. If not why then bother with the stupid worthless satang. melted down it is worth more in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Quote Cannot see why posters are defending the useless coins. Cannot understand the reason of complaining as to why have 25 and 50 satang coins. //Closed// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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