Krungsri halts FX service at all branches, booths

[snoop1130]

Krungsri halts FX service at all branches , booths

By THE NATION

 

 

Following the lead of several banks, Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) has also temporarily suspended its currency exchange services at all branches and forex booths nationwide, starting at 1 pm today (March 13 , 2020) as a pre-emptive measure against the spread pf Covid-19.

 

According to the bank's statement today, suspension of the service will continue until the situation improves, taking into account the safety of all customers, employees, and visitors.

 

In this regard, the bank's clients can continue to use its forex services by applying for Krungsri Boarding Card service via Krungsri Mobile App (KMA) for convenient, speedy, and safe transactions.

 

All employees working at forex booths have been instructed to self-quarantine at home for 14 days.

 

Krungsri said the measure was imposed in compliance to the prevention guidelines of the Department of Disease Control , under Ministry of Public Health.

 

Regular cleaning and disinfection procedures have been strictly carried out in all high-touch surfaces and areas.

 

On March 11, Krungthai Bankannounced that it was stepping up Covid-19 measures, including suspending currency exchange service at all branches and closing its 53 FX booths nationwide from 2 pm Wednesday (March 11) until further notice.

 

Earlier Kasikornbank announced a similar statement that it had halted currency exchange service at all branches and forex booths nationwide indefinitely, starting from 5 pm Sunday( March 8).

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384023

 

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[findlay13]

Krungsi,Krung Thai ,Kasikorn. all stopped foreign currency exchange .I suppose Thai money is germ free?

Edited March 14, 2020 by findlay13

[hobobo]

1 hour ago, findlay13 said:

Krungsi,Krung Thai ,Kasikorn. all stopped foreign currency exchange .I suppose Thai money is germ free?

As per Twit Anutin's tweet yesterday, dirty unwashed foreigners bring the virus to Thailand, so I guess it must make sense? Does it? Anyone?

[justin case]

so foreigners arriving with cash has no option to exchange to the CLEAN baht (lol) soon

[ThaiBunny]

1 minute ago, justin case said:

so foreigners arriving with cash has no option to exchange to the CLEAN baht (lol) soon

Money laundering is illegal in Thailand

[mikecha]

Can still change money at Bangkok bank branches   

 

and they are very helpfull  .

 

  

 

[Baerboxer]

On 3/14/2020 at 10:44 AM, mikecha said:

Can still change money at Bangkok bank branches   

 

and they are very helpfull  .

 

  

 

 

yeah, but at what e/r!