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[properjob]

I need to change a lump sum of Baht to £Stg or US$, but don't have the documentation that I think that banks would require.

In Bangkok there is a money changer business on Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 where exchange of lump sums is as easy as turning up with the Baht and your passport.

Is there an equivalent money changer operation in Chiang Mai?

If so, please give me directions. I need to do this quickly - before Monday.

Thanks,

pj

Edited December 24, 2011 by properjob

[jimmym40]

How much of a lump sum? Is it under or over $2,000? I maybe can change.

[properjob]

Hi JimmyM - I sent you a message, thanks.

Meantime, I have a feeling there must be a reliable money changer in town somewhere.

pj

Edited December 24, 2011 by properjob

[thaimiller]

SK money changer almost opposite the end of the road that the Red lion Pub is on. Near Porn Ping hotel.

[thaimiller]

Yes but you need to have your passport, you cant use your Thai driving licence like you can Pounds to Baht

[uptheos]

Yes but you need to have your passport, you cant use your Thai driving licence like you can Pounds to Baht

Does he have fair quantities of pounds available or need to order?

[thaimiller]

Not sure on pounds, I think it changes every day and also the amount , I had to get Euro's for my holiday to Spain and I asked for 4k in Euro's, (but nothing more than a 100 euro note) It took them 2 days to get them in and they called me back once they had them. Sure it will be the same with all currencies. I had 100 pound off them to send for Christmas presents and got that straight away.

[uptheos]

Not sure on pounds, I think it changes every day and also the amount , I had to get Euro's for my holiday to Spain and I asked for 4k in Euro's, (but nothing more than a 100 euro note) It took them 2 days to get them in and they called me back once they had them. Sure it will be the same with all currencies. I had 100 pound off them to send for Christmas presents and got that straight away.

Cheers again TM......don't I recall you saying you have to buy for 40 this Xmas?

[JohnGreen]

Call SK on 053 818118 and ask if they have pounds available. If no then go to main branch of Bangkok bank on Chowtana - this is where they combine all foreign currencies.

[properjob]

Thanks for all the help.

pj

[true blue]

ive just changed a grand in sterling, money changer super rich loy kro road and they never ask for id.so they have sterling for sure.

[jonwilly]

"In Bangkok there is a money changer business on Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 where exchange of lump sums is as easy as turning up with the Baht and your passport."

V who ? an interest of DEA.

john

or so myth legend says

[chiang mai]

The only documentation you need to make a currency exchange at that level is your passport, you don't have a passport!

[hellodolly]

SK money changer almost opposite the end of the road that the Red lion Pub is on. Near Porn Ping hotel.

It is about two doors north of Loi Kroh Just before you cross the iron bridge.

On previous threads it would seem that they had the best exchange rates.