Thailand Use Banknotes with New King Image

Thailand will use new banknotes with newly appointed King Rama X images. The picture of the king was on the front of the baht bill and began to circulate next month. Central Bank Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob announced on Thursday that the Series 17 paper money, to be issued under permission of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, showed a portrait of the new king in an Air Force marshal's uniform on the front. While the previous kings in the back. New banknotes of 20 baht, 50 baht and 100 baht will be issued on 6 April. This marks Chakri Commemoration Day in commemoration of Chakri King Maha Vajiralongkorn Dynasty. New banknotes of 500 baht and 1,000 baht will be issued on July 28, marking the anniversary of the new king. Portraits of King Rama I and King Rama II are behind the 20 baht paper bill. King Rama III and King Rama IV are behind the 50 baht paper money, King Rama V and King Rama VI on 100 baht banknotes, King Rama VII and King Rama VIII on 500 baht banknotes. While King Rama IX and King Rama X on 1,000 baht paper money. "All existing baht money will remain as usual," said the central bank governor.