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I will need to exchange a relatively large amount of Bahts into Korean Wons soon and would like to know what's the best way to go about it: Bring THB to Korea, or buy KRW in Thailand? Or buy USD or EUR in Thailand and change them to KRW in Korea?

Thanks for any advice,

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The only place I've even seen in Korea that will exchange THB is one exchange booth at the airport and they give an absolutely horrible rate - you'll lose way more than 10% based on the last time I checked. Likewise in Thailand I've never seen a place that will give you a good rate on exchanging THB into KRW. You're best off changing to USD in Thailand and then changing into KRW when you get to Korea. I do the same thing all the time except in reverse and always use USD as the intermediate currency as it gets the best rate on both ends.

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The only place I've even seen in Korea that will exchange THB is one exchange booth at the airport and they give an absolutely horrible rate - you'll lose way more than 10% based on the last time I checked. Likewise in Thailand I've never seen a place that will give you a good rate on exchanging THB into KRW. You're best off changing to USD in Thailand and then changing into KRW when you get to Korea. I do the same thing all the time except in reverse and always use USD as the intermediate currency as it gets the best rate on both ends.

Diff. the best solution: (Soju is the drink of the day)

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I will need to exchange a relatively large amount of Bahts into Korean Wons soon and would like to know what's the best way to go about it: Bring THB to Korea, or buy KRW in Thailand? Or buy USD or EUR in Thailand and change them to KRW in Korea?

Thanks for any advice,

I do Seoul to Bangkok and back to Seoul on a fairly regular basis and always travel with US dollars. As Soju stated it is difficult to exchange Baht in Korea. The $ exchange rate is better on each end.

I recommend avoiding the soju...it can impair your health and judgement!! :o

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