Foreign Currency Bank Draft(cheque)

[jellymeister]

Hello

Does anyone know where to get one of these issued in Pattaya to send funds abroad(as opposed to Western union)

Many thanks.

[chiang mai]

Any major bank that has an office in the country you want to send the money to, if the UK or USA, try Bangkok Bank - be warned, only large branches carry those cheques.

[rogercw]

Bangkok Bank will issue a cashier's check to you in dollars and I suppose any other major currency. I have done this several times. The only branch that did this as of a year ago when I last needed one is on Naklua Road. If you leave the Dolphin traffic circle on Naklua Road it is about a half mile or three quarters of a mile and on the right hand side. I don't remember how much they charged me but it was a reasonable amount.

[eljeque]

Siam Commercial Bank on Beach Road near South Pattaya Road will issue them as well.

They usually have $US, GBP, Euro.

They may ask you for proof of income , or for proof of bringing the funds into the country if it is a large check.