Bangkok:The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced plans to issue two types of commemorative banknotes, totaling 20 million notes, as stated by Governor Vitai Ratanakorn.

According to Thai News Agency, these commemorative notes are being released to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and Royal Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati. The initiative is an expression of gratitude for their royal duties and aims to provide the public with keepsakes.

The BOT will print 10 million notes for each design, both in 100-baht denominations. These banknotes will be available for exchange at face value starting December 21, 2026, at commercial bank branches across the nation. The front of both notes will maintain the design of the current 100-baht circulating currency, while the reverse will feature portraits highlighting the royal activities and contributions of the honored individuals.

Additionally, the banknotes will include special ultraviolet fluorescence features, which differ in tone and pattern from standard circulating banknotes. The BOT will also produce 2 million presentation folders for each banknote type, priced at 10 baht each. All proceeds from the sales of these folders will be presented to His Majesty the King for charitable causes at his discretion.