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Are damaged Thai banknotes still usable?
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 17/07/2025
» Whether damaged Thai banknotes are accepted generally depends on the discretion of individual vendors. Minor damage, such as a small tear at the corner, often does not prevent their use for payment.
A 10-day journey across snowy Iran
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/06/2025
» Watching events unfold in the Middle East last week sparked memories of the brief time I spent in Iran a long time ago in more peaceful times. In February 1969 I travelled across the northern part of the nation during an overland trip from London to New Delhi. The country was still run by the Shah who was overthrown 10 years later in the Iranian Revolution.
The 1970 visa run into a war zone
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/06/2025
» The Thai/Cambodian border has been in the news lately and let's hope everything is sorted out quickly and amicably. It sparked memories of the first time I crossed into Cambodia from Thailand back in October 1970. Now that's a long time ago.
Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day and 120 Years Together
Published on 17/05/2025
» Today, 17 May 2025, marks a special day for all Norwegians — Norwegian Constitution Day. On this occasion, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, in collaboration with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, is proud to highlight the unique tradition of celebrating the day, commemorating the signing of the Constitution 211 years ago in 1814.
Bangkok to Host Global Digital Currency Conference
Published on 14/05/2025
» The Digital Currency Conference 2025 will take place from 28–29 May at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, following the Currency Conference. Organised by Currency Research, the event will convene over 400 participants from more than 60 central banks, government agencies, and private firms to explore the evolving digital currency landscape.
New banknotes hard to find ahead of Chinese New Year
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged ahead of the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
New baht banknotes scarce ahead of Chinese New Year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2025
» Demand for newly printed banknotes has surged in the run-up to the Chinese New Year festival, resulting in a shortage of fresh notes.
2 Liberians arrested in Bangkok over B3m gold scam
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2025
» Two Liberian men have been arrested for stealing US$90,000, or about 3 million baht, from a Thai businessman by swapping counterfeit banknotes for genuine ones in a gold-selling scam.
Chinese man tries to buy goods with banknote marked 'copy'
Published on 29/10/2024
» Police arrested a Chinese man and seized 95 fake 1,000-baht banknotes after a vendor reported he used a bill stamped "COPY" to buy a pair of eyeglasses at Chatuchak weekend market.
Chinese man tries to buy goods with banknote marked 'copy'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/10/2024
» Police arrested a Chinese man and seized 95 fake 1,000-baht banknotes after a vendor reported he used a bill stamped "COPY" to buy a pair of eyeglasses at Chatuchak weekend market.