Starting in Childhood or Starting with Capital? In the world of banknote collecting, there are two very different paths. The first path is the collector who started very young. Perhaps the interest in collecting banknotes was passed down from a father or grandfather. For years, this person has been collecting world banknotes, carefully storing them…
The 1969 Commemorative 5 and 10 Baht Overprint Issue Among rare Thai banknotes, there is one commemorative issue that has been my personal target for several years: the 5 Baht and 10 Baht banknotes dated June 24, 1969, with a special commemorative overprint. These notes were issued to mark the official opening of Thailand’s own…
In November 2025, Thailand officially introduced a new 100 Thai Baht polymer banknote into circulation. While at first glance it may seem like a routine upgrade, this issue has quickly become one of the most discussed modern Thai banknotes among collectors worldwide. The reason is not only its advanced polymer security features, but also a…
In Thailand, numbers are more than just digits—they carry deep cultural significance. Whether it’s a car license plate or a rare banknote, certain number combinations are believed to bring good luck, wealth, or spiritual protection. This belief strongly influences the collectible value of Thai banknotes with special serial numbers, making them highly sought after by collectors…
Bangkok has become one of the key hubs for collectors in Southeast Asia. In August 2025, I had the chance to attend two major events: the Eur-Seree Auction and the Thailand 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition at the Bangkok General Post Office on Charoen Krung Road. Eur-Seree Auction in Bangkok The auction house Eur-Seree Collecting Co., Ltd., founded by Vitoon Eurtivong,…
Thailand to Launch New Polymer 50 and 100 Baht Notes in November 2025 The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has confirmed the upcoming release of new polymer versions of the 50 and 100 baht banknotes, designed to offer greater durability, improved security features, and longer life in circulation. Stronger, Cleaner, Greener During a recent press briefing,…
Discovering the World Through Banknotes I didn’t start collecting banknotes because I wanted to become a collector. I started because I love to travel. At first, I only collected banknotes from my travels and didn’t care about their condition. After each trip, I would simply put the banknotes into a small bag. For the past…
Last weekend I visited Chak Ngaew Chinese Market, an atmospheric Chinese market located just 20 minutes from Pattaya. The market is open every Saturday after 3:00 PM and is a great place for those who want to spend an evening away from tourist streets while combining leisure with a hobby such as banknote collecting and…
During one of my trips to Bangkok looking for places to buy banknotes, I decided to make an exception and visit the Bangkok Coin Museum. I usually don’t visit museums, but this one was related to money, numismatics, and the history of currency in Thailand. For coin collectors, this museum is particularly interesting. It has…