New Thai banknote unveiled

[webfact]

New banknote unveiled
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul unveils today the new Bt1,000 banknote.

It is the 16th in the series of banknote in that denomination.

It will be circulated from Aug 21 onwards.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/New-banknote-unveiled-30266737.html


-- The Nation 2015-08-17

[thaimelody]

Guessing the one he is holding is the miniature of the real one he is standing in front of

Have no idea how the hell i'm going to get it in my wallet

Edited August 17, 2015 by thaimelody

[skildpadden]

Does anybody have more info on what is on the other side of the note? The BOT press release only says that the new design is to glorify His Majesty King Chulalongkorn for his incomparable contributions to the country.

[haroldc]

So how long will it take for bank Automatic Deposit Machines to be re-programmed to accept this new banknote? Most still won't accept the newest 500 baht note!

[DinoSabanovic]

I was actually wandering when they will make 5000 thb bank note

[Chicken George]

Yes a 5000 baht note would be useful.

[JingerBen]

I was actually wandering when they will make 5000 thb bank note

...no time soon, it would make bulk transfers out of the country too easy.

[English 1]

They should have 5,000 Baht notes.

[Prbkk]

It's certainly long past time for the 20 to go the way of the 10, replaced by coins

[taichiplanet]

Does anybody have more info on what is on the other side of the note? The BOT press release only says that the new design is to glorify His Majesty King Chulalongkorn for his incomparable contributions to the country.

[manfredtillmann]

some 'poor' - and very upset - woman at the check - out next to me at my local tesco lotus got the 'forgery' treatment today because she had tried to pay with one of them. apparently she got it out of an atm at renu nakhon! it was A BIG ISSUE!!!

they sure look very colourful and pretty...

[tx22cb]

some 'poor' - and very upset - woman at the check - out next to me at my local tesco lotus got the 'forgery' treatment today because she had tried to pay with one of them. apparently she got it out of an atm at renu nakhon! it was A BIG ISSUE!!!

they sure look very colourful and pretty...

OP article says "It will be circulated from Aug 21 onwards"

[webfact]

New 1,000 baht notes to be available for exchange on August 21



BANGKOK: -- New 1,000 baht banknotes which are harder for counterfeiting will be available for exchange at all state-owned and commercial banks as of August 21.

Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatworakul said Monday that the new 1,000 baht banknotes, the 16th model, were issued to commemorate the late King Rama V the Great. The designs on the banknote tell a story of the important activities of the Great King and new printing technology was used in the printing of the banknotes which will make counterfeiting difficult, he added.

The new banknote’s size is 72 mm x 162 mm and is in brown colour. The water marks of the portrait of His Majesty the King and the figures 1000 are specially transparent and can be seen clearly from both sides of the note when exposed to light.

August 21 was chosen as the date for the exchange and distribution of the new 1,000 baht banknotes because it was the day when the late King Rama V announced the scrapping of slavery in Siam.

Over 100 million notes are available for exchange during the first 3-4 months after which more notes will be printed.

The new 1,000 baht banknotes are expected to replace all the old banknotes of similar denomination in two years.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/new-1000-baht-notes-to-be-available-for-exchange-on-august-21


-- Thai PBS 2015-08-17

[TerryLH]

"...got the 'forgery' treatment today because she had tried to pay with one of them. apparently she got it out of an atm at renu nakhon! it was A BIG ISSUE!!!"

Not surprising since they aren't supposed to be circulated until the 21st.

[ratcatcher]

They should have 5,000 Baht notes.

I sympathize with all the people both Thai and farang who find the fact that the largest denomination is only a B1000 note. However in vast swaths of this country the average Somchai and Noi in shops and markets deals in B100s and B20s. Many look enviously at a B1000 note, something which may be in their possession, but not for long.

But reality suggests that a B2000 or B5000 would be useful to some.

Hoarding cash would be so much more convenient with the big notes, especially if you need a pickup truck to move it.

However those engaging in horizontal maneuvers with pooyings on a pay for play basis may find it embarrassing to ask for change from a fiver.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

Wow, it's huge!!!

[sabaii69]

I was actually wandering when they will make 5000 thb bank note

They need B10,000 notes as the girls are simply not interested in the 1,000. Actually, how about a million note?

[Suradit69]

Yes a 5000 baht note would be useful.

Especially for money laundering and drug deals.

[Doc46]

Who cares a banknote is a banknote,,, All the bank notes from the same value should be same,,, to confusing and more counterfeit problems,,,,Wake up, looking for more trouble,,,,

[ratcatcher]

I was actually wandering when they will make 5000 thb bank note

They need B10,000 notes as the girls are simply not interested in the 1,000. Actually, how about a million note?

Perhaps someone needs to have a quiet word with you and explain the system?

Oh, of course, you were being mildly sarcastic.

Edited August 17, 2015 by ratcatcher

[ratcatcher]

Who cares a banknote is a banknote,,, All the bank notes from the same value should be same,,, to confusing and more counterfeit problems,,,,Wake up, looking for more trouble,,,,

They are the same except for the fact that recently the BOT has issued new notes to reflect His Majesty's ageing and newer look.

They vary in size to aid the "vision" impaired (if that's the correct term this week.)

[farangmick]

It's certainly long past time for the 20 to go the way of the 10, replaced by coins

And the nasty little 25 and 50 satangs to go forever. I only keep them to pay the toilet attendant when no water for flushing in the urinals.

[Briggsy]

Bring back the 10 baht note.

[Walkabout Man]

Anyone know how I could get any uncirculated old and new issue notes in Phuket?

Edited August 17, 2015 by Walkabout Man

[ratcatcher]

Anyone know how I could get any uncirculated old and new issue notes in Phuket?

Show 'em yer knife mate, that'll do it.

[bristolgeoff]

they must be many forgerys around for them to change the note

[IsaanUSA]

Anyone know how I could get any uncirculated old and new issue notes in Phuket?

I get mine from Ebay.

[LALes]

16th in a series?? In 25 years, I've only seen the one we use now.

[rubl]

Does anybody have more info on what is on the other side of the note? The BOT press release only says that the new design is to glorify His Majesty King Chulalongkorn for his incomparable contributions to the country.

In the picture Prasarn has two frames banknotes, one showing front, one showing back

[Old Croc]

Does anybody have more info on what is on the other side of the note? The BOT press release only says that the new design is to glorify His Majesty King Chulalongkorn for his incomparable contributions to the country.

In the picture Prasarn has two frames banknotes, one showing front, one showing back

And at post no. 10 someone has enlarged the picture of the back of the note.