The Sakhon Nakhon woman said it was her fault that she buried the money and she didn’t expect to get the full value of the cash. Section 19 of the Act authorises the Bank of Thailand to allow the exchange of imperfect notes within limits set out in Ministerial Regulations. A half note could be redeemed for half its face value. A mismatched note of only two pieces, each the same model and value, could fetch full face value. Mutilated or defaced notes could also be redeemed for the full value as long as they are at least half intact and the value is recognisable.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 26, 2017 08:37 UTC