Exchange Thai Bahts Into Korean Won

[pete_r]

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,

[Soju]

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.

[retiredusn]

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)

[pete_r]

Thanks Soju, you are a star!

[chuck6660]

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!!