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THB ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-16 USD to THB Converter.
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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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Rate as of 2026-05-16USD → THB Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇹🇭
THB 36.50
Rate: 1 USD = 36.5000 THB
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇹🇭 THB |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | THB 36.50 |
| $10.00 | THB 365.00 |
| $100.00 | THB 3,650.00 |
| $500.00 | THB 18,250.00 |
| $1,000.00 | THB 36,500.00 |
| $5,000.00 | THB 182,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | THB 365,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | THB 1,825,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | THB 3,650,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 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
❓ 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.
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