Exchange offices Chaweng Samui: be warned! (reader submission)
I'm currently on Samui and always exchange cash, normally at those yellow offices (can't think of the name) but because I still had enough THB to get through a few days. So it was time to exchange, I looked for those yellow exchange offices, which can no longer be found in Chaweng.
I'm going to beautiful Thailand soon. Now I would like to take some Thai Baht with me for the first few days. That is why I am looking for Dutch people who have returned from Thailand and still have some banknotes left. I would like to pay 25 euros for 1.000 Thai Baht.
Do you know a change?
In a country where XNUMX baht notes are the norm and ATMs dispense them often enough, it can be a challenge for both tourists and local business owners to exchange these large denominations. This story begins with a rowdy man bursting into a bar, demanding to change his XNUMX baht note. What follows is a series of situations where changing these notes leads to embarrassing and awkward moments.
Cash exchange at Suvarnabhumi airport, is there a maximum?
Does anyone know if there is a maximum when exchanging cash euros in the basement of Suvarnabhumi airport? Normally I change about € 1.000, - never a problem, but because I'm going to Thailand longer now, I want to change more cash. I think pins are a waste of my money.
Can I use my Wise card in Thailand?
I have a question about Wise. I'm leaving for Thailand next week, can you withdraw money free of charge at any ATM with a Wise card?
I plan my trip to Thailand in the fall. I would like more information about converting Euros to THB? Is it also the case that by law you must have a minimum amount of cash on arrival at the airport?
Exchanging Euros for Thai Baht (Video)
This video is about exchanging money in Thailand. When you arrive in Thailand, make sure you have enough Thai baht for the first day, such as for a taxi or public transport, a cup of coffee and something to eat.
Often “a land of smiles” but not now (reader submission)
I have been visiting Thailand for several years, often 3 or 4 times for about six weeks. Have already traveled through a large part of Thailand with my Thai wife. And yes, then you have to exchange your Euro banknotes for the Thai baht very regularly. Of course I know from the working method that the banknotes offered must be flawless, no notes on them and/or damage. But we were always treated courteously and kindly, with mutual respect. However, to my great surprise we, my wife 47 and I 64 years old experienced the following.
The editors of this blog regularly receive questions whether you can exchange money at Superrich on the bottom floor or purchase a Simcard upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Reader question: Can I change money and buy a SIM card upon arrival at Bangkok airport?
I am going to Thailand on May 23 and now I am wondering if you will have the opportunity and time to buy a SIM card at Bangkok airport and exchange money on the ground floor?
Reader question: Exchange damaged euro banknotes?
I have notes of 200 euros that are slightly damaged (small tears). Now the exchange offices in Thailand do not want to accept it. Now my question is, where can I exchange it?
Reader question: Can I still exchange euros?
Reader question: Is there a Superrich office on Khao Lak?
On December 7, my husband & I are going to Thailand for the very first time. Now I have read that you change money most advantageously in a Superrich office. My question is is there an office in Khao Lak and if so where can I find it?
I think most people know what banks in the Netherlands and Thailand charge for transferring your AOW and pension. That is four bank handling costs (2x in the Netherlands and 2x Thailand + number of % of amounts that are sent. In my case, that costs approximately 135 Euros per month in total.
Reader question: Transfer large amounts in Euros to Belgium
How can you best transfer larger amounts to Belgium after exchanging from Thai baht to euros? You can bring in up to 10.000 euros. I am talking about larger amounts here, for example after the sale of a house plus car.
Reader question: Where in Bang Saray can we exchange money?
We have been going to Thailand for years. Last 8 years to Jomtien. We always take money with us and always exchange it at an exchange office. Now we go to Bang Saray. Does anyone of the loyal blog readers know where we can exchange in Bang Saray. Searched but couldn't find anything online. Who has the 'golden' tip for us. ATM or bank is not an option.
Arrived in Bangkok last night. After reading a few things on Thailandblog about exchanging money at Superrich in the basement of Suvarnabhumi, we went there to have a look.