Can I change US dollars to Thai baht in Thoeng, Chiang Rai, Thailand - not in a bank?
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I crossed the border from Laos to Thailand a couple of days ago and now I'm staying in a cheap hotel in Thoeng in Chiang Rai Province with not quite enough baht left for the rent. But I do have some unused USD left.
Since I was last in Thailand, ATM fees have skyrocketed to a whopping 220 baht, which is more than a night's rent! I've read the fee is lower at AEON ATM's in Tesco Lotus shops, but there's not one in Thoeng.
I recall changing money in banks in Thailand is expensive and difficult. So I'd like to avoid that too.
Is there an actual money changer in Thoeng?
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I crossed the border from Laos to Thailand a couple of days ago and now I'm staying in a cheap hotel in Thoeng in Chiang Rai Province with not quite enough baht left for the rent. But I do have some unused USD left.
Since I was last in Thailand, ATM fees have skyrocketed to a whopping 220 baht, which is more than a night's rent! I've read the fee is lower at AEON ATM's in Tesco Lotus shops, but there's not one in Thoeng.
I recall changing money in banks in Thailand is expensive and difficult. So I'd like to avoid that too.
Is there an actual money changer in Thoeng?
thailand exchange
asked Jul 18 '17 at 5:21
hippietrail
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I crossed the border from Laos to Thailand a couple of days ago and now I'm staying in a cheap hotel in Thoeng in Chiang Rai Province with not quite enough baht left for the rent. But I do have some unused USD left.
Since I was last in Thailand, ATM fees have skyrocketed to a whopping 220 baht, which is more than a night's rent! I've read the fee is lower at AEON ATM's in Tesco Lotus shops, but there's not one in Thoeng.
I recall changing money in banks in Thailand is expensive and difficult. So I'd like to avoid that too.
Is there an actual money changer in Thoeng?
thailand exchange
asked Jul 18 '17 at 5:21
hippietrail
45.3k39203521
I crossed the border from Laos to Thailand a couple of days ago and now I'm staying in a cheap hotel in Thoeng in Chiang Rai Province with not quite enough baht left for the rent. But I do have some unused USD left.
Since I was last in Thailand, ATM fees have skyrocketed to a whopping 220 baht, which is more than a night's rent! I've read the fee is lower at AEON ATM's in Tesco Lotus shops, but there's not one in Thoeng.
I recall changing money in banks in Thailand is expensive and difficult. So I'd like to avoid that too.
Is there an actual money changer in Thoeng?
thailand exchange
thailand exchange
asked Jul 18 '17 at 5:21
hippietrail
45.3k39203521
asked Jul 18 '17 at 5:21
hippietrail
45.3k39203521
asked Jul 18 '17 at 5:21
hippietrail
45.3k39203521
asked Jul 18 '17 at 5:21
hippietrail
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I've been living in Thailand for the past couple years, and have exchanged money for work and travel at quite a few banks - I've never had problems, though. If you go to a bank, make sure you bring your passport, and prepare to wait in line for a bit. If possible go early to avoid lunch break and post-lunch food coma.
I'm not sure about any money changers in Thoeng, however I would imagine any travel agency or larger hotel could point you in the right direction. If you go that route, check the exchange rate first, I would recommend the kasikorn bank website
Good luck :)
answered Jul 20 '17 at 13:37
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I've been living in Thailand for the past couple years, and have exchanged money for work and travel at quite a few banks - I've never had problems, though. If you go to a bank, make sure you bring your passport, and prepare to wait in line for a bit. If possible go early to avoid lunch break and post-lunch food coma.
I'm not sure about any money changers in Thoeng, however I would imagine any travel agency or larger hotel could point you in the right direction. If you go that route, check the exchange rate first, I would recommend the kasikorn bank website
Good luck :)
answered Jul 20 '17 at 13:37
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I've been living in Thailand for the past couple years, and have exchanged money for work and travel at quite a few banks - I've never had problems, though. If you go to a bank, make sure you bring your passport, and prepare to wait in line for a bit. If possible go early to avoid lunch break and post-lunch food coma.
I'm not sure about any money changers in Thoeng, however I would imagine any travel agency or larger hotel could point you in the right direction. If you go that route, check the exchange rate first, I would recommend the kasikorn bank website
Good luck :)
answered Jul 20 '17 at 13:37
junglebaby
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up vote
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I've been living in Thailand for the past couple years, and have exchanged money for work and travel at quite a few banks - I've never had problems, though. If you go to a bank, make sure you bring your passport, and prepare to wait in line for a bit. If possible go early to avoid lunch break and post-lunch food coma.
I'm not sure about any money changers in Thoeng, however I would imagine any travel agency or larger hotel could point you in the right direction. If you go that route, check the exchange rate first, I would recommend the kasikorn bank website
Good luck :)
answered Jul 20 '17 at 13:37
junglebaby
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I've been living in Thailand for the past couple years, and have exchanged money for work and travel at quite a few banks - I've never had problems, though. If you go to a bank, make sure you bring your passport, and prepare to wait in line for a bit. If possible go early to avoid lunch break and post-lunch food coma.
I'm not sure about any money changers in Thoeng, however I would imagine any travel agency or larger hotel could point you in the right direction. If you go that route, check the exchange rate first, I would recommend the kasikorn bank website
Good luck :)
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answered Jul 20 '17 at 13:37
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answered Jul 20 '17 at 13:37
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