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USD to THB Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 36.5 THB as of 2026-05-16. Important for tourists (Thailand attracts 35M+ tourists/year), expats (digital nomads, retirees on the Long-Term Resident visa), and manufacturing trade (Thailand is a regional auto/electronics hub). The Bank of Thailand has maintained a relatively hawkish stance — THB has held up better than most ASEAN peers vs USD.

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USDTHB Converter

$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇹🇭
THB 36.50
Rate: 1 USD = 36.5000 THB
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇹🇭 THB
$1.00THB 36.50
$10.00THB 365.00
$100.00THB 3,650.00
$500.00THB 18,250.00
$1,000.00THB 36,500.00
$5,000.00THB 182,500.00
$10,000.00THB 365,000.00
$50,000.00THB 1,825,000.00
$100,000.00THB 3,650,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-16 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
36.5
1 USD = THB
1 year ago
34.2
↑ 6.7% in 12 months
5 years ago
31.8
↑ 14.8% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to THB conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Thai Baht at today's rate of 1 USD = 36.5 THB. The reverse holds too: 1 THB = 0.0274 USD.

USD → THB
1 USD 36.5 THB
5 USD 182.5 THB
10 USD 365 THB
25 USD 912.5 THB
50 USD 1,825 THB
100 USD 3,650 THB
500 USD 18,250 THB
1,000 USD 36,500 THB
5,000 USD 182,500 THB
10,000 USD 365,000 THB
THB → USD
1 THB 0.0274 USD
5 THB 0.137 USD
10 THB 0.274 USD
25 THB 0.6849 USD
50 THB 1.37 USD
100 THB 2.74 USD
500 THB 13.7 USD
1,000 THB 27.4 USD
5,000 THB 136.99 USD
10,000 THB 273.97 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to THB.

The USD/THB corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Thai Baht side, demand comes from Thailand tourism, expat remittances, and manufacturing trade. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/THB is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 6.7% against the Thai Baht, and over five years it has strengthened about 14.8% (from 31.8 to 36.5). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Thai Baht you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → THB rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-16 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to THB FAQ.

USD to THB for Thailand tourists — best rate?
Avoid airport money changers in the US (spreads 4-6%). Top options: SuperRich, Vasu, and X-Change Money Changer in Bangkok offer near-mid-market rates if you carry USD cash. ATM withdrawals from a no-forex-fee debit card (Charles Schwab, Wise, Revolut) at any Thai bank ATM typically nets out ~1% below mid-market. Never use a credit card for THB cash advances — Thai banks charge 220 THB per transaction plus your bank's fee.
Long-Term Resident visa Thailand — USD-THB implications?
The LTR visa requires $80,000 annual income or $1M assets for the wealthy-global-citizen category. Most LTR holders maintain a USD-denominated income stream and convert as needed. For monthly living costs (~$2,500 in Bangkok / $1,500 in Chiang Mai), most expats use Wise multi-currency accounts or Bangkok Bank USD savings accounts to optimize conversion timing. The 5-year visa flat tax of 17% applies on qualifying foreign-sourced income.
Why is THB stronger than peer ASEAN currencies?
Two reasons: (1) Thailand runs a small current account surplus (tourism + electronics exports > oil imports), and (2) the Bank of Thailand has maintained a tighter monetary stance than peers like Bangko Sentral or Bank Indonesia. The structural support of tourism revenues — recovered to $40B+ in 2025 — anchors the baht relative to ASEAN peers.