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HKD/THB

4.1977
(Hong Kong Dollar / Thai Baht)
+1.03% today
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As of 2026-06-20 07:23:56 UTC, HKD/THB (Hong Kong Dollar / Thai Baht) is 4.1977, reconciled from ECB ref · live spot and refreshed every tick / ECB daily fallback. Every observation is point-in-time and names the feed it came from — backtest-safe and reproducible. HKD/THB is available over REST and WebSocket on the exchangerate.dev API, with a free tier to start.

How do I query HKD/THB?

One authenticated GET returns the latest value with its timestamp and source. Swap the language tab for your stack.

$ curl https://api.console.dev/v1/fx/hkd-thb \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
# → value, ts, source, point_in_time
✓Every field in the response names the feed and timestamp it came from.

Reference

GET/v1/latest/HKD?symbols=THB

Latest HKD/THB indicative spot rate — value, timestamp, source, and market_session.

Rate limit
60 / min (free) · 600 / min (Pro)
Latency p95
sub-100ms edge hits
Source feed
ECB ref · live spot
Frequency
tick / ECB daily fallback

Provenance

Reconciled against aggregated market data + public reference rates · parser v2.1
Methodology and revision log are public and versioned.
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HKD/THB — Hong Kong Dollar and Thai Baht

Thailand is the most popular long-haul leisure destination for Hong Kong residents, with over 2 million annual visitors. Exchange kiosks at Suvarnabhumi and Hong Kong International Airport quote this pair prominently.

HKD/THB is a regional corridor pair reflecting trade, investment, and travel between Hong Kong and Thailand. Hong Kong is a significant gateway for capital flows into Southeast Asia, and Thailand receives substantial tourism and investment originating in Hong Kong and mainland China via Hong Kong financial channels.

Because HKD is pegged to USD (within 7.75–7.85), HKD/THB primarily reflects USD/THB movements — the baht's relative strength against the US dollar passes through to the HKD cross. Thai baht management by the Bank of Thailand is the dominant variable.

For travelers planning trips from Hong Kong to Thailand, 1 HKD currently buys approximately 4.0–4.3 baht (see the live rate above). This pair is checked frequently at Suvarnabhumi airport and Hong Kong exchange kiosks.

Rates are indicative from aggregated market data and public reference rates. Not for settlement.

Frequently asked questions

Why does HKD/THB move with USD/THB?
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to USD, so HKD barely moves against it. All variation in HKD/THB therefore comes from the Thai baht side — driven by BoT policy, capital flows, and Thailand's economic conditions.
How many HKD do I need for a trip to Thailand?
For example, at roughly 4.2 baht per HKD (see the live rate above), 1,000 HKD buys approximately 4,200 baht. Mid-range daily budgets in Bangkok run 1,500–3,000 baht for accommodation and food, so 1,000 HKD covers roughly 1.5–3 days of moderate spending.
Is there significant investment flow from Hong Kong into Thailand?
Yes. Hong Kong is a conduit for both direct investment and portfolio flows into Thai equities and real estate. Chinese investors often access Thai markets via Hong Kong vehicles, giving the corridor bilateral financial significance beyond tourism.
Does Thai political risk affect HKD/THB?
Thai political events (coups, protests, political uncertainty) have historically led to temporary THB weakness, which raises HKD/THB (each HKD buys more baht). The market typically prices in a risk premium during extended political uncertainty.
How do Bangkok flight connections affect this corridor?
Thailand is the single most popular long-haul leisure destination for Hong Kong residents. In peak travel seasons (Chinese New Year, Golden Week, summer) demand for THB rises as travelers exchange HKD at destination, adding modest corridor pressure.
Is HKD/THB available via the exchangerate.dev API?
Yes. Both HKD and THB are in the live-16 set. /v1/latest/HKD?symbols=THB returns the live indicative rate including weekends, with source and market_session clearly labeled.