Thai Baht Symbol (฿)
The Thai Baht symbol (฿) is the official monetary character representing the national currency of Thailand. Encoded in the Thai Unicode block at U+0E3F, Thailand is the sole nation in the world that utilizes the ฿ sign for its legal currency.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Thai Baht.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | ฿ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+0E3F | THAI CURRENCY SYMBOL BAHT (Thai) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Word: 0E3F, Alt+X / Win + . | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | None (Numeric: ฿) | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | ฿ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \0E3F | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Thai Baht Symbol (฿) on Any Device
Windows PC
In Microsoft Word, type 0E3F then press Alt + X. In other Windows applications, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click copy.
Mac / macOS
No direct shortcut. Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, or hold Option and enter hex in Unicode Hex Input.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Switch to Thai keyboard: tap 123 then ฿
Android (Gboard)
Switch to Thai keyboard: tap ?123 then ฿
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Thai Baht symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In international Latin script documents, ฿ is placed before the amount (฿100.00). In Thai domestic text, the Thai word บาท (baht) is written after the numerical amount (100 บาท). 1 Baht is subdivided into 100 satang, though satang coins (25 and 50 satang) are primarily used in supermarkets and utility billing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing the Thai Baht sign ฿ (U+0E3F) with the Bitcoin sign ₿ (U+20BF).
- Assuming other Southeast Asian nations use the Baht (Thailand is the only country that issues and uses the Baht).
- Using &baht; in HTML (it is NOT an HTML5 named entity; use ฿).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Like the British pound, the word 'baht' originally denoted an ancient unit of mass for precious metals, specifically 15.244 grams of silver. For centuries, Siam (modern Thailand) used bullet coins known as 'phot duang' (rounded silver bars stamped with royal marks). King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) modernized the monetary system in 1897, establishing the decimal baht divided into 100 satang. The symbol ฿ was designed based on the Latin letter B crossed with a vertical stroke.
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Standards Verification & Official Registry Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thai Baht (฿)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the difference between the Thai Baht symbol (฿) and Bitcoin (₿)?
The Thai Baht symbol (฿, U+0E3F) has a single vertical bar passing through the center of the letter B and was encoded in Unicode 1.0 (1991). The Bitcoin symbol (₿, U+20BF) features two vertical serifs extending from the top and bottom of the letter B and was encoded in Unicode 10.0 (2017).
Does any country besides Thailand use the Baht?
No. Thailand is the only sovereign state that issues and uses the Baht as official legal tender.
How to type the Thai Baht sign on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type the hex code 0E3F and press Alt + X. In other Windows software, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click clipboard copy.