david_je

Can someone identify a specific bank branch in Bangkok where they recently successfully did a counter withdrawal with a foreign ATM card? Pls say if there was a fee and what exchange rate they used -- rate set by the foreign bank that issued the card, the local bank, etc. Thanks.

Thanks for that. I do worry the teller will not understand counter withdrawal, and wonder if there is a Thai phrase or explainer that I can present to them. The exchange rate would be the one used by the Thai bank, not the foreign bank that issued my ATM card, correct?

Thank you for that. I plan to use a US-issued Citibank ATM card for the withdrawal, not a credit card to get a cash advance. Is the bank book necessary? I am outside Bangkok at moment and don't have it with me.

I did Google and read a few of the other posts, but I am still unclear what exactly a counter withdrawal is. I go to the Bangkok Bangkok teller and tell her to withdraw a certain amount of USD from my (US-based) Citibank ATM card and deposit it into my Bangkok Bank account? I had never heard of anyone doing this. The advantage is it's no-charge, I don't pay the ATM fee if I did through ATM? What about in terms of exchange rate? Thank you for advice.

Thanks for that, very helpful; I was lost for so long. So when you want to transfer dollars as dollars, you must first have a dollar account at Bangkok Bank, I guess?

Yes, I did let Citi send THB. You mean if I elect to send USD to Bkk Bk, it arrives in baht currency (not dollars) but at a better rate than if I elect THB?

Thank you for all the helpful replies to my post. Yes, I asked about Citibank ATM thinking I would then not have to pay the bank fee if using Thai ATM. Citibank does not charge for overseas transfers via their website, but I checked yesterday about transferring $1500 to Bangkok Bank and exchange rate was 33.6927b. The Mastercard rate on their currency converter for same amount was 34.81b, if I did this right. Is it really that different? If so, seems better to use my Citibank card to withdraw from Bangkok Bank ATM, even factoring in the 220b local bank fee. Only thing is Bangkok Bank ATM withdrawal limit per transaction is 50000b, so would have to incur the 220b again for additional withdrawal. Am I thinking right here? Thanks for guidance.

Is there still a Citibank ATM at Asoke intersection where I can withdraw cash using my US-issued Citibank ATM card? Where exactly is it? Any other locations in Bangkok? Is exchange rate okay? And what is I use my card with non-Citi ATM? Thanks.

Is there still a Citibank ATM at Asoke intersection where I can withdraw cash using my US-issued Citibank ATM card? Where exactly is it? Any other locations in Bangkok? Is exchange rate okay? And what is I use my card with non-Citi ATM? Thanks.

Those who have stayed there -- if you get a room facing Huay Kaew, how bad is the traffic noise? What's the best facing side for quiet? Any other tips about choice of rooms there welcome. Thanks.

Yes, linked by Vanguard for transfers to Bangkok Bank. Have transferred in past.

I have not made such transfer in several years, and would appreciate hearing from someone who's done it recently. What is easiest and cheapest? Still goes via Bangkok Bank NY branch, etc.? My Vanguard account linked with my Bangkok Bank account in Bangkok. Would transfer from Fidelity, TRowe Price or Citibank be cheaper? I read that brokerages charge for wire transfers, but electronic bank transfers are free. Can latter be used for overseas transfers, and why would everyone not choose that option? Thanks for advice.

Have you yourself gone to this clinic and can recommend a particular specialist there? Thanks.

How much hair loss? Well everywhere she goes she leaves trails of hair that people comment on. Who suggested biotin? Did your wife see doc for this? Did she also use that product similar to Rogaine, what is name? And how did you purchase these? Thanks.

A friend in early 50s seems to have inordinate amounts of hair falling off each day. Can someone recommend a specialist whom they have seen for this? Was blood test ordered and for what? Thanks.