On 3 Apr 2007 17:19:56 -0700, t_smith0011@yahoo.com wrote:
>I will be travelling from Australia to Thailand soon.
>
>I am thinking about the best way to handle the currency conversion of
>Australian dollars to Thailand's Baht.
>
>How can I get the best exchange rate?
>
>Should I use an Australian bank to convert the currency?
>
>Should I just use ATMs in Thailand?
>
>Any other general advice from anyone who has experience in this area
>would be much appreciated
>
>Thank You
Currency rates fluctuate all the time; currently the Baht is
relatively strong or rather is in strengthening mode !
Personally I have (since last 10 years or so) , always relied on
ATMs when in Thailand. If you have ATM cards with Cirrus or Plus you
should have no problem getting Cash from ATMs in Thailand. The ATM
networks in Thailand are extensive; quite similar to Turkey and
China !
My last trip was in Nov last year (to Bkk-Chaig Mai-Pai) and I made
3 wdrs in those respective locations during the 3-week travel.
The conversion rates used were about the same as offered by money
changers. Of course my home bank added a small service charge per
transaction basis. I will be doing the same again during next trip
next week.
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LeisureMan |