Money

[Johnx]

Can some one tell me where is the best place to change up your money

[snips_whispers]

any money changer, there are plenty around, beach road, second road etc.

 

i use one at the top of soi 7 and turn left, walk about 200 yards and its on your left.

 

travellers cheques?

[Guest chrisgng22]

copied off me herman?

i use that one also but i had a problem with my switch only paid out a few baht i was just trying it the guy before me said the same go to the one in tops it pays more out,but for changing notes and travellers its ok very handy,saves waiting for your mates when they are cashing in near walking street bcoz they couldnt be bothered to wake up in the morning,i was kept waiting in the rain one night for a fucking English come german chappie [smiley=rotflmao.gif]

[snips_whispers]

i was too busy shagging..........

 

actually, im lying to myself, just cant handle me beer...........

 

 

never mind, its not as if the rain ruined your hair, now is it? ;D ;D ;D ;D

[landy2a]

First one on the left as you walk south down Walking St, I think it is bank of Siam. Tops also has a good rate.

 

John

[Johnx]

Thanks alot guys

 

Where is Tops

[David_Bekam]

Tops is at the junction of Pattaya central Road (aka PattayaKlang) and 2nd Road, just north of Soi 7.  In my experience it has the best easily available GBP Sterling exchange rates in Pattaya

[Johnx]

Thanks a lot

 

Is it best to take cash out there or T Chques

[David_Bekam]

As a financial advisor might say... it depends on your attitude to risk :). A couple of plus points for travellers cheques are... if you lose them or they are stolen you are almost certain to get your money back and you get a slightly better exchange rate with them.  A Minus point is the cost of purchase which also sometimes includes a commission element.  More and more people seem to be bringing their ATM cards from home and using them in the Pattaya ATMs

[Johnx]

Cheers Mate thanks for all ur help

 

ill be in pattaya on  27th feb if anyone wants a beer

[lloydie]

Nationwide Buiding Society doesnt charge for atm withdrawal abroad so stick your money there and get 2.5 interest from current account and use cashpoint.

 

I just opened one up, it took ten minutes and had visa/debit card within a week.

 

They charge £20 to put money into my Thai bank but Lloyds TSB only charge £13 and ususally get it there in 2 days even though they quote 4-5 days.

[bigfoot]

Thanks a lot

 

Is it best to take cash out there or T Chques

 

better rate for T/Cs than cash

 

the foot