Protect Yourself from Fake Banknotes: A Comprehensive Guide by the Bank of Thailand

2023-06-20 00:39:13

BOT warns fake bank spreading in 10 provinces, including banks 100-500-1,000 Whoever has it in possession, hand it over to the bank officer or notify the police. Absolutely do not use it to spend, specify a heavy penalty, imprisonment for 10 years, a maximum fine of 2 hundred thousand, suggesting how to check Real banknotes are durable, not easily disintegrated, printed with embossed lines sharp details

19 June 2023 – Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has warned that counterfeit banknotes have now been found in 10 provinces, most of which In the northeastern region, namely Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Kalasin, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan and Phetchabun. as well as in other areas All over the country, be careful in accepting banknotes. especially for traders who always have to accept and pay banknotes

“The BOT has issued recommendations on the prevention of counterfeit banknotes by observing them every time before accepting banknotes. It is strong, durable and not easily disintegrated. Because banknotes are made of paper with cotton fiber as the main component.

Notice the embossed prints on the banknotes. The images and lines on the banknotes are detailed, clear, the word “Thai Government”, letters and numbers indicating the type of price. when touched with fingertips

will feel stumbled or how to lift notice the watermark On real Thai banknotes, the watermark will be the portrait of His Majesty the King. When shining with the light Can be seen clearly on both the front and back of the banknote. In addition, the watermark also has numbers, types of prices, and special translucent Thai patterns, ”said Ms. Traisulee.

Ms. Trisulee said that she might still be noticed by tilting the banknote towards the light. In the case of real banknotes, numbers will be found indicating the price type. hidden in artificial pattern For the 500-baht and 1,000-baht banknotes, the artificial flower pattern is printed with color-changing magnetic 3D ink. Inside the artificial flower pattern, there will be a number indicating the price type. when flipping banknotes up and down or flipping left and right Will see the movement and change the colors. As for the type, the price is 100 baht, the artificial flower pattern is printed with special inks. When the banknote is flipped back and forth, it will see a spark.

Ms. Trisulee said In case of accidentally accepting counterfeit banknotes People must not continue to use. Due to the offense of using counterfeit banknotes under Section 245 of the Criminal Code, the penalty is imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than 200,000 baht, or both. However, it should be handed over to the commercial bank officers to be sent into the system for destruction. or send it to the police Ready to inform the characteristics portraits and other things About those who use counterfeit notes the most for further investigation and arrest, or notifying the Bank of Thailand by calling 0-2356-7987

However, if it is the case that people have notified the source of production or distribution of counterfeit banknotes leading to the investigation and arrest of the perpetrators Will receive bribes according to the Ministry of Finance’s regulations on bribes and rewards for the arrest of forgery of banknotes and coins (No. 2), 1986 in 2 cases: 1. Catching the accused. and the medium is equipment Pay bribes at a rate not exceeding 30 percent of the price of the equipment as assessed by the Treasury Department or the BOT, as the case may be. But not more than 100,000 baht and 2. Catch the accused and the medium is counterfeit banknotes The bribe will be at the rate Not more than 30% of the face value of counterfeit bank notes or counterfeit coins. but must not exceed 100,000 baht. Those interested can learn more regarding how to observe banknotes at

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