Exchanging Indian Rupees

[sumantkumar]

Hi,

I have some indian rupees that I want to change into Baht. However, I cannot find a bank which will buy them. They only want to sell Rupees. Does anyone know of a bank which will buy my rupees.

thanks in advance

[Neeranam]

No bank exchanges ruppees, anywhere in the world. You are not supposed to take any out of India.

[cdnvic]

That being the case, a shop selling collectable notes might buy a few from you, but other than that your best bet is to head to Khao San Rd and see if you can find a backpacker headed to India who is interested in them.

cv

[Neeranam]

Go to "Wat Kaek", on Silom and ask around the shops there. They would probably change some for you at a very bad rate, for you.

if you can't, you may be able to get some 'rohtis' with them, or maybe even peanuts! Do these Indian guys still go around Sukhumvit?

[Bluffer]

What you need is a Money Changer not a bank. There are some about.

The one I know of immediately is about 20 yards away from the Narai Hotel on Silom about soi 20. Its on the opposite side of the road and is also a travel agent. ( Same side as the Korean Air office )

[Neeranam]

What you need is a Money Changer not a bank. There are some about.

The one I know of immediately is about 20 yards away from the Narai Hotel on Silom about soi 20. Its on the opposite side of the road and is also a travel agent. ( Same side as the Korean Air office )

That is right next to 'wat kaek".

There is a good chance of getting them changed there, not officially though, or legally, I think.

[EVO]

Yup, illegal to change.

Most of the money changers (unlicenced) in Chinatown will change them though dont expect official exchange rates.

[Bull]

Try "Super Rich", close to Bic G opposite WTC, can´t remember the exact soi, though.

It is in the same soi as a big store that sells cosmetics. Difficult to miss, since there are a lot of touts around handing business cards.

Bull

[ProfessorFart]

I once found 2000 rupees in my bag which I'd set aside in case of emergencies and forgotten about. I changed it with a tailor on soi 1 for a surprisingly fair rate.