thai baht rate update

[naemlo]

I always say this, it is not worth the effort and time to only change a few hundreds dollars.

[1stdesire]

Originally Posted by naemlo

I always say this, it is not worth the effort and time to only change a few hundreds dollars.

I agree with naemlo. It should be "by the way" type. I stop changing Thai baht at BKK International Airport, rate very low.

I will always call Golden Miles BKK Forex for the exchange rate before I go down. But if I dont going to remittance, I will go to the Indian stall between Grassland and 5 star travel agencies, he gave Best rate at GM.

Today BKK Forex @ 24.18, means the indian money changer u can get at least 24.30

Enjoy weekends!

[BlueDragon193]

Today rate @ Ratchada & Siam Exchange - 24.40 bahts

[magician69]

I always feel changing currency inside the country I'm visiting always gives the best rate..

Cause the "supply" is there while our stronger currency is a demand?

[Terryraven]

Originally Posted by magician69

I always feel changing currency inside the country I'm visiting always gives the best rate..

Cause the "supply" is there while our stronger currency is a demand?

Interesting point. Do you also notice that in many places elsewhere in South East Asia, at a money changer, that they will generally give you more for your SGD then the BND (Brunei $)?

We know that the SGD and BND are legally interchangeable 1:1 in the two countries, yet if you go to say MBK in BKK, I've seen the changers offer say 24.xx for SGD and yet 23.xx for BND. They also offer less for the MYR.

Proud to be Singaporean

[indianmagicoil]

Originally Posted by Terryraven

Its not just THB. I've been let down by arcade for IDR, CNY, PHP etc in their respective countries.

A group of friends changed at Arcade 24.75 3 weeks ago. Bangkok Super Rich was 24.72 and Swampy cartel was 23.87 - all on the same day.

My own Rule of Thumb - go change your money at where their nationals working in Sillypore would normally change. So... THB = Golden Mile, IDR = City Plaza, CNY = People's Park, PHP = Lucky Plaza? Changed at all before except for PHP.

BIG TIP of THE DAY:
Are you using an smart phone? Now you can download an app that lets u know whats the daily rate for THB... go search "Super Rich Money Exchange"... use that to compare rates across the board. IMHO Super Rich rates are one of the best in Bangkok.

[Bushnell 1918cb]

Hi all,

Today's rate @ money changer situated inside CK department store, Smith St is 24.25. Cheers.

[BlueDragon193]

Bkk's MC gave better rates than local banks.

Today rate @ Ratchada & Siam Exchange - 24.30 bahts.

[MassiveManhood]

Where can we find the best rates for Thai Baht in Singapore? Any tips? Company trip coming up for me.

[yinyang]

Double post, deleted

[yinyang]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Bkk's MC gave better rates than local banks.
Today rate @ Ratchada & Siam Exchange - 24.30 bahts.

Depends on what you really mean by 'local' banks -Sg banks? Fair, right comparison is MC (money changers) here, then reverse holds true as this thread had consistently shown. Simple reason is local Sg banks do not bank too much on 'over the counter' currency exchange (handling, not big bucks) unlike trading or remittances (where the money is). Of course, there is the presence of forex kiosks in Changi (with rip off rates). Bkk's different with plenty bank MC presence all over town, due to big tourist market

Just on sun, GM was doing 24.30+

[BlueDragon193]

Originally Posted by yinyang

Depends on what you really mean by 'local' banks -Sg banks? Fair, right comparison is MC (money changers) here, then reverse holds true as this thread had consistently shown. Simple reason is local Sg banks do not bank too much on 'over the counter' currency exchange (handling, not big bucks) unlike trading or remittances (where the money is). Of course, there is the presence of forex kiosks in Changi (with rip off rates). Bkk's different with plenty bank MC presence all over town, due to big tourist market

Just on sun, GM was doing 24.30+

I'm was refering to the rates quote by Thai local banks v Thai MC when one need to change in Bkk.

[yinyang]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

refering to the rates quote by Thai local banks v Thai MC when one need to change in Bkk.

But of course

[1stdesire]

not much changes in the exchange rate.

CAA 8 Mar12

GM @ 24.16

[hawkeye007]

Wanted to change 2k and was offered a rate of 24.20 at the moneychanger in Yishun Northpoint...

Guess this is as good as it can get at this point of time; should have changed weeks back when it was over 24.5.....