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Yes, I know these sites. Both have 35.16 now - with a 0 foreign transaction fee.

https://usa.visa.com/support/consumer/travel-support/exchange-rate-calculator.html This is giving 35.16 - try it. That is not the Visa rate now. http://www.vasuexchange.com/index.php For the "regular" exchange rate, not the Visa-set rate. I have been using these sites for years, so I am aware of the transaction fees and all that. And I know 35.16 is not the Visa rate because I did a transaction and calculated yesterday (rate does not change over weekend). Thanks for everyone's replies - let's hope we can figure out what is going on!

What is going on with the sites that calculate the USD - Baht exchange rate that Visa has set for the day? I have been getting a higher rate than what actually exists. For instance, right now (Dec 19) it is stating 35.16, when the actual rate you get is much lower than that. Is there a reliable site I can use for this purpose?

I know there is a dentist request every few weeks. As far as I can tell, the answers point people to one of the bigger outfits, where several dentists work for a company. I am looking for a dentist - or two - who works independently but has all the necessary equipment. Somewhere in central Chiang Mai, and towards Hang Dong, will be fine. If someone knows of such a dentist - especially with good experience with crowns - I will appreciate it if they can post it.