best exchange rate

[Bulgakov]

Hi,

I am going to Thailand soon. Where would I get the best exchange rate for my money? What about ATM machines in the airport? Is it a good place? I am thinking of getting some Baths from my bank before leaving. Do you think that banks have good rates?

Thanks,

Bulgakov

[Cer]

Originally Posted by Bulgakov

Hi,

I am going to Thailand soon. Where would I get the best exchange rate for my money? What about ATM machines in the airport? Is it a good place? I am thinking of getting some Baths from my bank before leaving. Do you think that banks have good rates?

Thanks,

Bulgakov

Open a bank account in Thailand.(with ATM and internet possibility).
Make (regular) transfers from your home country account to your Thai account.
Atm withdraw (up till 30.000 baht a time) is cost free.
Coming to Thailand,have some small money with you (taxi costs) and use the ATM's at a bank as soon as possible.
Exchange rates are changing from day to day,so I would not worry too much.

[oddball]

Hasn't a B150 charge been tagged on recently , lots of people have complained about it .

[Cer]

Not if you use your Thai ATM /debetcard in Thailand

[oddball]

So it is just another rip off for the people who have decided to visit Thailand , all I can add is that the Thai are shooting themselves in the foot very rapidly , what with all of the latest scams being brought to light and broadcast around the world , this on top of the more serious crimes commited against them on a day to day basis , glad I picked a more congenial place to visit .

[Mindaugas]

Best exchange rates? all who lives in BKK knows that there is super rich.

[mikecwm]

Originally Posted by Bulgakov

Hi,

I am going to Thailand soon. Where would I get the best exchange rate for my money? What about ATM machines in the airport? Is it a good place? I am thinking of getting some Baths from my bank before leaving. Do you think that banks have good rates?

Thanks,

Bulgakov

Don't exchange for Thai Baht outside of Thailand - you will get a vey bad rate of exchange.
I go often and simply exchange some Canadian or US $ or travellers Cheques (these get the best rate) at the airport exchange desk - on the way through to the arrivals lounge. The rate is almost as good as at a bank.
Once in Bangkok or any other large town you can exchange in any bank and get the best rate. Rates are slightly higher for larger denomination US$ notes or Travellers Cheques.
I also have used credit cards in many places in Thailand from department stores to hotels to shops in smaller towns and have never had a problem - unlike my experience in Canada where my Credit card company has phoned 3 times this year to say my card has been compromised and to check on purchases I might - or might not, have made.
Relax and have fun.

[Winkie]

I agree, change Foreig currency when yoget here. Bank Rates are all similar. There are some non-bank Money changers - 1 very wel-knonw one on Sukhumvit where the exchange rate is marginally higher, but nothing that you would notice.

[kalpattaya]

Airport rates are not bad, banks and ATMs are good option too, but if you want to best exchange rates you need to change your money with Gold's Bank!

[mikecwm]

Any more useful information such as where we might find Gold's Bank?
Can't say i've noticed any branches in my Thai travels.