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[Diddles]

Today we went to travelex and cashed $100 aud which gave us 2800 Baht will the rest of the "budget" when we get over there... Looks like its right of the printer the notes are soooooooooooo crisp

Anyways after a shit 3 weeks of drama dealing with my 90 yr old nan (dementia, falls etc) and my dad finally getting guardianship over her & she is now inline for "high care" and awaiting placement to somewhere suitable,

I am finally starting to get a bit more excited about our trip. Not long to go now and hubby will get his first ever plane flight

[Heat]

You would of got 29470 Baht at the bank here today. I am surprised Travelex was even that close. They used to be 2 or 3 baht lower than Thai Banks.
Don't change any more money in Australia, wait until you get here.
Only 13 days, you will have a great time.

[Damo]

DO NOT CHANGE YOUR MONEY IN AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT TAKE YOU THAI BAHT BACK TO AUSTRALIA AND CHANGE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AUSTRALIA WILL RIP YOU OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Diddles]

No I wasnt intending on exchanging anymore over here in Australia, Just got that bit as we are arriving very late into Phuket and didnt want to have just aussie dollars on us just incase we needed some Thai Baht, one never knows .... Will exchange a bit more on the Saturday morning then bit by bit...

Also will I find it easy to exchange Thai monies back into AUD over there before we leave?

[Tigmond]

Damo, on 17 April 2010 - 11:32 AM, said:

DO NOT CHANGE YOUR MONEY IN AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT TAKE YOU THAI BAHT BACK TO AUSTRALIA AND CHANGE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AUSTRALIA WILL RIP YOU OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes never ever change money in oz, you will pay way too much commision to the fat cats. Take cash with you and change it when you get here.

[Taszmaniac]

With regard to exchanging money I have a few questions please...Will I need any THB on arrival at the airport?

When I arrive in Thai it will be a weekend..are the banks open on a weekend?

I have prepaid transfers so don't need any money for that.

I read somewhere that its easier to exchange US dollars than Aust dollars, is this true?

Is it better to have travellers cheques to cash than aust dollars?

Thank you

Carol

[Tigmond]

Taszmaniac, on 23 April 2010 - 05:37 PM, said:

With regard to exchanging money I have a few questions please...Will I need any THB on arrival at the airport?

When I arrive in Thai it will be a weekend..are the banks open on a weekend?

I have prepaid transfers so don't need any money for that.

I read somewhere that its easier to exchange US dollars than Aust dollars, is this true?

Is it better to have travellers cheques to cash than aust dollars?

Thank you

Carol

Hi Carol,

No need for thb on arrival at airport
There are money exchange at the airport, Bangkok, Phuket etc
Take Australian cash with you
No need for travelers cheques

[Spade]

Taszmaniac, on 23 April 2010 - 05:37 PM, said:

With regard to exchanging money I have a few questions please...Will I need any THB on arrival at the airport?

When I arrive in Thai it will be a weekend..are the banks open on a weekend?

I have prepaid transfers so don't need any money for that.

I read somewhere that its easier to exchange US dollars than Aust dollars, is this true?

Is it better to have travellers cheques to cash than aust dollars?

Thank you

Carol

The money exchange is open 7 days a week at the airport, better to change there.
http://www.superrich...om/exchange.asp is the best place in Thailand and they even give you a better rate if you have 100 dollar bills.
But this is where the red shirts are too, but the red shirts will not attack you unless you wearing green camouflage.

[Tigmond]

Checked todays exchange rate..superrich - 1 AUD = 29.85 THB...Travelex - 1 AUD = 27.090 THB .....A no brainer

[Diddles]

Tigmond, on 24 April 2010 - 12:00 PM, said:

Checked todays exchange rate..superrich - 1 AUD = 29.85 THB...Travelex - 1 AUD = 27.090 THB .....A no brainer

I went to Travelex as they dont charge an extra fee like the banks over here charged..... There are heaps of conversion sites out there ie XE.com and the one above but I cant find anywhere over here that gives out those rates quoted......

BTW I know its easier to exchange over there something we will be doing to get more Baht then again in reverse to get our Aussie $$ back if any is left over lol. I am not fond of using ATM's at airports etc which also charge fees so I cashed a small amount so that we will have something in case it was needed & I dont like arriving in another country just carrying AUD. Saturday morning when we will go out and sus whats around etc and cash more.

[BackPacker]

Diddles,
Are you not scared to go to Thailand? If you are, I can take your ticket off you and make sure you are safe in Australia

[Diddles]

BackPacker, on 24 April 2010 - 03:48 PM, said:

Diddles,
Are you not scared to go to Thailand? If you are, I can take your ticket off you and make sure you are safe in Australia

Hubby and I are going to Phuket not the "mainland" around Bangkok...... I had these tickets etc booked mid January. why do you ask are you trying to get there?

[Reaper]

I think you may of picked a great time to go to Phuket.
The tourist numbers are down, cheap hotels around, tours are discounted, bargining power will be better and less tourists.

[ROY]

BackPacker, on 24 April 2010 - 03:48 PM, said:

Diddles,
Are you not scared to go to Thailand? If you are, I can take your ticket off you and make sure you are safe in Australia

Scared? In any given day, I'd be more fearful for myself in Aussie {or anywhere, for that mater}.

[Taszmaniac]

Thank you for the info regarding currency exchange, much appreciated!

[Alonzo]

Taszmaniac, on 25 April 2010 - 05:34 PM, said:

Thank you for the info regarding currency exchange, much appreciated!

So when are you coming?

[Taszmaniac]

Alonzo, will be there in June/July - Bangkok (hopefully) for a few day and then Chiang Mai for 14 days.

I will be having lasik eye surgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital, so will not be venturing too far from the villa I am staying at or the hospital.

[Reaper]

Taszmaniac, on 26 April 2010 - 01:00 PM, said:

Alonzo, will be there in June/July - Bangkok (hopefully) for a few day and then Chiang Mai for 14 days.

I will be having lasik eye surgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital, so will not be venturing too far from the villa I am staying at or the hospital.

It is a good hospital, I am sure you will have a great time.

[Tigmond]

Taszmaniac, on 26 April 2010 - 01:00 PM, said:

Alonzo, will be there in June/July - Bangkok (hopefully) for a few day and then Chiang Mai for 14 days.

I will be having lasik eye surgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital, so will not be venturing too far from the villa I am staying at or the hospital.

Excellent hospital, Bumrungrad, I have had dental work done in the past.....Lasik is something I have considered....Let me know how it goes please

[Skippy]

Diddles, on 16 April 2010 - 07:40 PM, said:

Today we went to travelex and cashed $100 aud which gave us 2800 Baht will the rest of the "budget" when we get over there... Looks like its right of the printer the notes are soooooooooooo crisp

Anyways after a shit 3 weeks of drama dealing with my 90 yr old nan (dementia, falls etc) and my dad finally getting guardianship over her & she is now inline for "high care" and awaiting placement to somewhere suitable,

I am finally starting to get a bit more excited about our trip. Not long to go now and hubby will get his first ever plane flight

Not long now, you picked the perfect time to go to Phuket.