best exchange rate 31/03/2011 update

[dontcha]

I used to recommend TT exchange as the best place to change money but now I have found a better place for at least this weekend.

TT is far better than the place across from Champagne that everyone raves about.

The best place this weekend is the exchange that is halfway between Tops and the centera hotel on Pattaya klang.

Rates today are.

 

Euro = 41.90

GBP = 48.45

USD = 30.20

 

TT is offering 41.60 for the Euro so the extra 30 baht I get on 100 euro will buy me a meal in tukcom/tops/the market or a thai whiskey in nanaplaza and change to go to the toilet.

I think I shall spend my extra 30 baht on a dish of somtam on the beach.

Kaisokorn are 41.41

SCB are about 41.22

Edited March 31, 2011 by dontcha

[glynbuk]

Good stuff Dontcha, keep me updated in about 9 months time and i will be happy

[darkmancomes]

Good thread I think it should be a regular one say on a two three day basis help those of us visiting. Yes I know there are exchange rate sites etc but it appears to always differ on the street in Pattaya. Thanks

Edited March 12, 2011 by darkmancomes

[dontcha]

Only for the euro

 

scb 41.63

Bank of ayudyha 41.75

TT exchange 41.90 USD = 30.20, AUD = 30.30, GBP = 48.30

Kaisokorn 41.70 -41.81 USD =30.15 , GBP = 48.18

Exchange on pattaya klang 42.05

Edited March 14, 2011 by dontcha

[rogero]

Only for the euro

 

scb 41.63

Bank of ayudyha 41.75

TT exchange 41.90 USD = 30.20, AUD = 30.30, GBP = 48.30

Kaisokorn 41.70 -41.81 USD =30.15 , GBP = 48.18

Exchange on pattaya klang 42.05

 

Keep this thread going please.

 

I usually used the TT exchange place around the corner of Pattaya Tai & 2nd road about 100M up the road (there's another TT on the other side of 2nd road further up.

 

I was wandering back one time from TT (2nd road) feeling smug at getting a better rate than Kasikorn when I turned the corner onto Pattaya Tai heading for Tukcom when I noticed a little gold/gem place with a little cardboard sign advertising an even better exchange rate !

 

You can easily walk past without noticing as the sign is quite small. For larger amounts you can haggle for a better rate. Hope this helps a little.

 

cheers rogero

[Parkwahn]

There is a place on Soi Bukao just past 18 Coins on the left that does good rates for bank notes, its set back off the road a little travel agents they have the rate up in the window ..

[ranger]

For the past 8 years Ive always used my Nationwide Flex acc debit card since it was fee free.

 

But since they have now started charging I will just take cash and change it in a currency exchange.

 

What type of commission or charge do the places above charge ?

[john5001]

There is a place on Soi Bukao just past 18 Coins on the left that does good rates for bank notes, its set back off the road a little travel agents they have the rate up in the window ..

 

I heard Dunc has emptied it.....

[dontcha]

For the past 8 years Ive always used my Nationwide Flex acc debit card since it was fee free.

 

But since they have now started charging I will just take cash and change it in a currency exchange.

 

What type of commission or charge do the places above charge ?

 

 

there is no commission charged for cash at money exchange booths,

If it states that they are offering GBP - 48.30 then you will get 4830 baht for a 100 pound note.

There is I think a 30 baht commission charged on Travellers cheques but you do get a higher exchange rate.

The worst places to exchange money are your hotel lobby or in a department store.

when you arrive at airport you should only exchange enough money to get to Pattaya as the rate at the airport is significantly less than will you will get at the better exchange booths in Pattaya.

 

Of all the main banks siam commercial bank(purple logo) give consistently the worst exchange rates.

For a Newbie that may not be able to locate one of the better exchange booths I recommend TT exchange which has a branch on beach road about 80 metres from the entrance to walking street

[Bush Pig]

If this Japanese Nuclear-Radiation spreads across Thailand, China and the rest of Asia then Asian exchange rates could plunge.

[stevoman]

when you arrive at airport you should only exchange enough money to get to Pattaya as the rate at the airport is significantly less than will you will get at the better exchange booths in Pattaya.

 

Some people agree with this, some do not, I belong to the latter group as everytime I change money on arrival, at a Thai bank booth whether it be the Airport or Pattaya the rate is STANDARD! The only time you might get a very slight advantage is at the non bank outlets, but again unless your changing a very large amount the difference is of no consequence!

[malcontented]

http://bankexchangerates.daytodaydata.net/default.aspx

Just change the KRW in the "from" string to whatever currency you want a rate on and press the "Get Rates" button

As is says....for ATM rates select the TT in the "currency type" string

 

Malc

[dontcha]

Some people agree with this, some do not, I belong to the latter group as everytime I change money on arrival, at a Thai bank booth whether it be the Airport or Pattaya the rate is STANDARD! The only time you might get a very slight advantage is at the non bank outlets, but again unless your changing a very large amount the difference is of no consequence!

 

bad advice ...... on the day I arrived 40.70 was the rate at the airport and 42.05 was available at the booths in Pattaya, some people may not wish to get a better rate and enjoy giving away their money at the airport

[Parkwahn]

I heard Dunc has emptied it.....

 

 

He is doing well no shoes dresses or 3600 bills from mamasan drinks

 

His new name is Mcauly Culkin........................... Home Alone

[darkmancomes]

bad advice ...... on the day I arrived 40.70 was the rate at the airport and 42.05 was available at the booths in Pattaya, some people may not wish to get a better rate and enjoy giving away their money at the airport

 

 

I agree although on saying that about 2-3 yrs ago it was the done thing to do and was better rates changing at the airport but as you say definately not now.

[jacko]

If it states that they are offering GBP - 48.30 then you will get 4830 baht for a 100 pound note.

Well, rather than being pedantic, more an attempt at humour...

I think you will get SFA fora £100 note.

[sick buffalo]

Some people agree with this, some do not, I belong to the latter group as everytime I change money on arrival, at a Thai bank booth whether it be the Airport or Pattaya the rate is STANDARD!

 

Not true, bank to bank I have always found Pattaya rates to be different from Bangkok or airport rates... I wouldn't know if things have changed after December 2010...

[dontcha]

Well, rather than being pedantic, more an attempt at humour...

I think you will get SFA fora £100 note.

 

I did not realise it but it seems that only Northern Ireland and Scotland have £100 bank notes.

I have changed a few €200 notes at the Pattaya exchange booths but I have not taken a chance trying to change a €500 note.

€100 notes are easy to change.

[valhalla]

If this Japanese Nuclear-Radiation spreads across Thailand, China and the rest of Asia then Asian exchange rates could plunge.

 

In our favour !

[dontcha]

Best exchange booth on Pattaya Klang on friday march 18 2011

 

 

Euro 42.30

 

GBP 48.55

 

USD 30.15.

[stevoman]

bad advice ...... on the day I arrived 40.70 was the rate at the airport and 42.05 was available at the booths in Pattaya, some people may not wish to get a better rate and enjoy giving away their money at the airport

 

Very well I stand corrected! I have only changed $100 tops anyway so no biggie.

[dontcha]

Today 31/03/2011

 

Euro = 42.55

GBP = 48.50

USD = 30.07

[fosse]

Keep this thread going please.

 

I usually used the TT exchange place around the corner of Pattaya Tai & 2nd road about 100M up the road (there's another TT on the other side of 2nd road further up.

 

I was wandering back one time from TT (2nd road) feeling smug at getting a better rate than Kasikorn when I turned the corner onto Pattaya Tai heading for Tukcom when I noticed a little gold/gem place with a little cardboard sign advertising an even better exchange rate !

 

You can easily walk past without noticing as the sign is quite small. For larger amounts you can haggle for a better rate. Hope this helps a little.

 

cheers rogero

 

the place is super richly slightly better rate then tt.

[mmaaarrrkkk]

In our favour !

 

 

Depends on who 'our' is! Thai baht's strength also has a lot to do with it. I'm lucky my currency is pretty strong

 

 

 

Anyway , I was walking down Soi 22/2 last nite when i saw a booth changing 1USD to 39.99B! Then I pinched myself to see if I was dreaming and I woke up!

Happy April fools day

Edited April 1, 2011 by mmaaarrrkkk

[bratpack]

There is a place i have used for years in soi rungland,used to be a gold shop but now just a money exchange place,and i find it to be the best.Will be going there tomorrow or sunday to cash a few quid so will let you guys know what the return is