1 CNY to THB - Convert Chinese Yuan to Thai Baht

Over the last 7 days, the CNY to THB exchange rate moved between 4.7560 and 4.9726. The average rate for the week was 4.8765, with a volatility of 1.37%. The Chinese Yuan strengthened against the Thai Baht by 0.8% during this period.

Looking at the 30-day window, the CNY/THB pair traded in a range of 4.8228 to 5.1505. The monthly average was 5.0005 with 1.52% volatility. This downward movement of 2.3% suggests significant momentum in the CNY/THB exchange rate.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 CNY = 5.0061 THB, updated as of October 8, 2026, 1:14 AM UTC. Mid-market rates represent the fairest available rate and are the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global currency markets. Actual transaction rates from banks or money transfer services may include a markup above this rate.

Chinese Yuan to Thai Baht Exchange Rate

CNY/THB connects China with one of its most important Southeast Asian trading partners and tourist destinations. China is Thailand's largest trading partner and largest source of tourists, with pre-pandemic Chinese visitors exceeding 11 million annually. For Chinese tourists visiting Phuket and Bangkok, Alibaba and JD.com operating Thai e-commerce, and the growing Chinese investment in Thai property, this rate determines yuan purchasing power in Southeast Asia's most tourism-dependent economy.

11 Million Chinese Tourists

Before the pandemic, over 11 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand annually, making China by far the largest source market. These visitors spent billions of baht on hotels, restaurants, shopping, temples, and the famous Thai massage. Chinese payment systems WeChat Pay and Alipay are accepted at thousands of Thai businesses, from Bangkok's Siam Paragon mall to Chiang Mai night markets, enabling direct yuan-to-baht conversion through mobile payments without traditional exchange office visits. The pandemic eliminated this tourism flow temporarily, but recovery has been strong as Chinese outbound travel resumed. Chinese investment in Thai real estate, particularly condos in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai, has created a property corridor where yuan purchases baht-denominated apartments. The EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) development zone has attracted Chinese manufacturing investment in electronics, automotive, and smart technology. Chinese e-commerce platforms Lazada (Alibaba-owned) and Shopee operate in Thailand, creating digital trade flows. Both countries are RCEP members, with reducing tariffs deepening bilateral trade. The Thailand-China relationship is one of the most economically consequential in ASEAN, and CNY/THB is the rate that prices it daily.

What Drives the CNY/THB Rate

PBOC and Bank of Thailand policy, Chinese tourist volumes, Thai tourism revenue, bilateral trade under RCEP, Chinese property investment, WeChat Pay/Alipay transaction volumes, and both countries' USD dynamics are the main drivers. Chinese tourist numbers are the most visible and emotionally significant indicator.

What a Conversion Really Costs

In Thailand, SuperRich handles CNY at excellent rates within 0.2-0.5%. Chinese mobile payment apps (WeChat Pay, Alipay) process conversion at competitive rates for purchases at accepting merchants. Thai banks charge 1-2%. Chinese banks charge near-midpoint rates. Online services charge 0.5-1.5%. China's $50,000 individual quota applies. For tourists, mobile payment is the most convenient and cost-effective conversion method.

How to Get the Best CNY to THB Rate

Use WeChat Pay or Alipay at accepting Thai merchants for seamless conversion. In Bangkok, SuperRich handles CNY cash competitively. Compare the mid-market rate on this page. For property purchases, banks with China-Thailand expertise handle institutional conversion. Mobile payment adoption in Thailand makes yuan spending increasingly frictionless.