Check Now! Where and When to Exchange the 2026 Commemorative Banknotes of the Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) prepares to allow the public to exchange 100-baht commemorative banknotes in two designs, to pay tribute and reflect on the graciousness of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. When does the exchange of the 100-baht commemorative banknotes of the Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha begin?

The Bank of Thailand has scheduled the start of exchanging both types of commemorative banknotes

from Monday, 21 December 2026 onwards, through participating banks nationwide. The 100-baht banknotes commemorating the Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha are made from polymer material, with 10 million notes printed for each design, totaling 20 million notes. The public can exchange them at the face value of 100 baht per note. Collectible folders are sold separately.

Where to exchange the 2026 commemorative banknotes of the Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Those interested in exchanging the "Queen Mother - Princess Bajrakitiyabha" commemorative banknotes can contact the following banks:

1. All commercial banks,

such as Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank, Krung Thai Bank, and Bank of Ayudhya. 2. Government Savings Bank

3. Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC)

4. Government Housing Bank (GHB)

5. Islamic Bank of Thailand

Each branch may set different limits on the number of banknotes available for exchange to ensure wide distribution to the public. It is advisable to inquire in advance at the branch where you intend to exchange.

Details of the two types of 100-baht commemorative banknotes

Both commemorative banknotes measure 72 x 150 millimeters and are made from polymer material. The front design is the same as the current circulating 100-baht banknote, Series 17, while the back features distinct images and details as follows:

1. Commemorative banknote of Her Majesty the Queen Mother

The back displays a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, dressed in a lace royal gown with the Maha Chakri sash, alongside images of her royal duties visiting citizens and promoting traditional arts and crafts. It also features her royal monogram "S.K." A special feature is that parts of the design fluoresce blue and yellow under ultraviolet (UV) light. Ten million notes were printed.

2. Commemorative banknote of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The back depicts a portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha in traditional Thai Boromphiman attire with the Maha Chakri sash, accompanied by scenes of her flood relief efforts with the Volunteer Foundation for Friends in Need (Princess Project), the Thai Red Cross Society, and a portrait in full military guard uniform. Her royal monogram "P.B." is also included. Some parts of the design fluoresce orange and yellow under ultraviolet (UV) light. Ten million notes were printed as well.

Collectors wishing to obtain both types can exchange them at a total price of 200 baht. If purchasing one set of collectible folders for each design at 10 baht per set, the total cost is 220 baht. The exchange and folder sales start from 21 December 2026 onwards.

The Bank of Thailand advises proper care of the commemorative banknotes by avoiding folding, heat, sharp objects, and not laminating them, as such actions may damage the notes.

Source: Bank of Thailand

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