Accessing money in Thailand

Accessing money in Thailand

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witko999

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629 posts

207 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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Hi all.

What's the best way to access my (English) money in Thailand? I hear that there's a 250 baht charge per ATM withdrawal. That's £5.55!

I have a credit card which is free to use on purchases overseas, but I hear that Thai's use mainly cash transactions.

It seems that perhaps taking a sum of pounds with me may be the way to go, as I hear that the foreign exchange charges no fees and no commission, so the rate is good. Does this sounds like the way to go?

rich85uk

3,312 posts

178 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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Ideally take cash as you can get it changed for a good rate very easily


I was there for a while so had to use my card aswell, I was charged £3.99 on Koh Tao and Koh Phangan so withdrew larger amounts but I noticed on my statement I was only charged £1.30 in Bangkok so the bigger resorts and cities might also give a lower charge

You can use your card in some places but cash is so much easier

Lozw86

871 posts

131 months

Thursday 29th September 2016
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On both my trips to Thailand I have taken the majority of the currency required with me, purchased at UK bureaus

ATM's are in all built up areas and only have a small fee