The Baht is an independent online magazine about money, travel and life in Thailand. It is read primarily by British expats, travellers, and anyone with a financial connection to Thailand who wants information that is current, specific, and free of the marketing language that clouds most consumer finance writing.
What the site does
The site publishes latest mid-market Thai Baht exchange-rate references, currency converters, transfer-provider comparisons, travel-money guides, expat-finance explainers, and long-form dispatches about the forces moving the baht. The practical reader question is always the same: what does this rate, rule, card, bank, or provider mean for the money I actually receive or spend?
What the site is not
The Baht is not a financial adviser, not regulated by the FCA, and nothing on the site constitutes personal financial advice. Exchange rates move constantly, provider terms change, and Thailand rules can shift. Readers should verify important decisions with providers, official sources, and qualified professionals.
Who is behind it
The Baht is written and edited by Matty Hatton, based in Wirral, England. The author profile carries Person schema and explains the editorial background: digital transformation, data work, Southeast Asia experience, and the limits of the site.
How the site makes money
The site earns commission from some provider links, including Wise. Affiliate relationships are disclosed where they appear and do not decide rankings. The methodology, editorial standards, and disclosure policy explain how comparisons and commercial relationships are separated.
Contact
For corrections, story tips, reader questions, or partnership enquiries, use the contact page. Include the page URL and supporting source when reporting a factual issue.