baht

noun

plural baht also bahts
: the basic monetary unit of Thailand see Money Table

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Despite a revenue increase from 5.3 billion baht in 2022 to 6 billion baht in 2023, the company reported a net loss of 132.6 million baht, compared to a 166.4 million baht net profit reported the previous year. Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 The offer price has been adjusted to factor in the 4.87 baht per share dividend paid by AIS in August. Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 Thailand only rolled out its surprisingly controversial cash handouts in late September, doling out 10,000 Thai baht ($303) to eligible Thai citizens in a bid to revive the country’s flagging consumption. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 11 Oct. 2024 Separately, Sarath, Gulf Energy, and Intouch will buy 58.9% of satellite operator Thaicom PCL, also controlled by a unit of Gulf Energy, at 11 baht apiece. Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baht 

Word History

Etymology

Thai bàad

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baht was in 1840

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“Baht.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baht. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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