One Bhat equals $0.032. The Thai currency is all in even numbers. Meaning that there is no cents. Small currency coinage is 1, 2, 5 and 10 Bhat. Paper currency run 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. Prices here are mostly inexpensive.
As we explored Thai food, we found most meals were about 150 Bhat or $4.50. Food from the street vendors was even cheaper and it was good. A cab ride around town would range from 100 to 300 Bhat. That is between 3 and 9 dollars. Clothing was cheap. The Thai economy is doing really well, and we were told that because of this prices were high. Coming from the US, things seemed cheaper.
I found that some goods would swing wildly in price. For example a diet coke would be 30 bhat one place and 120 somewhere else. But beer was consistant between 85 and 100 bhat.
Several Rotarians spent time before the conference in southern Thailand. They reported that prices outside of Bangkok was even cheaper. I found condos on the beach for about $40 US per night from a quick Google search. Thailand can be a great vacation spot that is inexpensive. Flights are about $1500 per person round trip.
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