New 100-baht banknotes are available at commercial banks in Phuket and elsewhere throughout the country starting today, staff at the Bank of Thailandconfirmed to the Phuket Gazette this morning.

Bank of Thailand Deputy Governor Paiboon Kittisrikangwan unveiled the new "Series 16" banknote on Tuesday.

"The design is to honor King Taksin 'The Great' for his contributions to the country," Mr Paiboon said.

"It has several new and enhanced security features to facilitate authentication by banknote sorting machines and the general public, includingvisually impaired persons."

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New 100-baht banknote honors King Taksin 'TheGreat' (www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/New-100baht-banknote-honors-King-Taksin-Great/50439)