zxzoomy Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I'm arriving in Patong Beach soon. Where is the best place there to change pounds to baht? Does anyone know the current rate? Thanks in advance for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 https://www.scb.co.th/en/personal-banking/foreign-exchange-rates.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 There are a couple of Value Plus outlets in Patong. Usually a slightly better rate that the banks. Google to find the locations and current ROEs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong2 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Big variation in rates and best rates on the street booths and I too have found Value Plus pretty consistently good and have never been short changed. I think it is wise not to exchange large sums too late at night in case some scumbag is watching. Sensible rule to use anywhere in the world. Edited January 8, 2020 by Patong2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasingTheSun Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 There are three (bank) money changers directly in front of mcdonalds at jungceylon mall, Banzaan Market side of the mall. They often offer different rates for the same FX, so you can conveniently chose the one with the best rate among the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxzoomy Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Thank you very much for the advice. I will give those a look when I arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, zxzoomy said: Thank you very much for the advice. I will give those a look when I arrive. Avoid the banks! Follow the link from post #2: 8 hours ago, LivinginKata said: https://www.scb.co.th/en/personal-banking/foreign-exchange-rates.html Setup GBP/THB/Notes. Then checkout the money changers around Patong/Bangla rd. and allow about 0.1 Baht less. Today best rates at changers in Bangkok are 39.6. All bank rates simply bad. Edited January 8, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Patong2 said: Big variation in rates and best rates on the street booths and I too have found Value Plus pretty consistently good and have never been short changed. And their website shows a comparably good rate of 39.55 currently (for 50 Pound notes): https://valueplusexchange.com/#/ Edited January 8, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethai123 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I have noticed that smaller shops pay a better value for your money. walk around a bit and see whats going on. There are many small shops and bank operated shops. usually banks offer a lower value. ( All this is based on my personal experience) . Individual experience may differ. Your own discretion is advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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