Best non bank currency exchange in Bangkok

[scorecard]

I need to change Several thousand US dollars to Baht.

Years ago the best exchange place was at the mouth of Soi 9 on Sukhumvit, (if my memory is correct for the soi number).

Would appreciate any suggestions of places for good rate.

Thanks.

[Ajaan]

It's still in the same place, Vasu. Except you're a little off on the soi, it's 7/1. And it's probably still the best.

[HidyHo]

Vasu Exchange (Sukhumvit 7/1) and SuperRich ... Google them ... they both post the exchange rate on their websites.

[Curt1591]

You need to go to Superrich Ratchadamri for their best rates.

[sometimewoodworker]

You need to go to Superrich Ratchadamri for their best rates.

I've never used Vasu but the rate quoted is the same for my currency (at the time I made this post) as the Green SuperRich (FWIW they have the better rate than the orange SuperRich

[sometimewoodworker]

Duplicate post

Edited January 20, 2014 by sometimewoodworker

[Groongthep]

The Green Super Rich outlet at the corner of Rajdamri Soi 1 and Phetchaburi Soi 30 nearly always has the best rates in Bangkok. The good rates are evidenced by the very large number of Thai customers (usually business owners) who always pack this place. You'll need to bring your passport and be prepared to take a number and wait in a crowded line. Sometimes it is a long line, but it will be worth it if you are exchanging a large amount of money.

Here is the link to their website with map and phone numbers: http://www.superrichthailand.com/new/map.html

The easiest way to get there is to get off the BTS Skytrain at the Chit Lom Station, walk west (toward the Erawan Shrine) and cut through the Gaysorn Plaza shopping center which will be on your right. From there go down to Rajdamri Road turn right again, walk past Big C and it will be down the small soi Rajdamri Soi 1 to your right.

A word of caution, there is a orange branch in the BTS Station and another main branch down this same soi 1 but their rates are not as good as the green one in the link, so make sure you go to the one with the green facade. (see map in link). It can be confusing since they are different businesses which have the same name.

Hope this helps.

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Edited January 20, 2014 by Groongthep

[maccaroni man]

Agree and super rich will deliver to your hotel. If you do have them deliver be sure to check all the bills for wear and tear IMO it is best to reject torn or battered notes.

[patekatek]

NOTE! I just visited the Vasu exchange web site and AVG detected and blocked a virus. I don't know if this was a "false positive" or not.

[Groongthep]

NOTE! I just visited the Vasu exchange web site and AVG detected and blocked a virus. I don't know if this was a "false positive" or not.

Yes, my anti-virus displayed a warning when I went to the Vasu site too.

[RAZZELL]

To bump this a little.

Is the "green superrich" different to the other website?

Do Vasu offer better rates or are they essentially all the same?

Just looked and on the Vasu website was .1 better.

RAZZ

Edited February 17, 2014 by RAZZELL

[Groongthep]

To bump this a little.

Is the "green superrich" different to the other website?

Do Vasu offer better rates or are they essentially all the same?

Just looked and on the Vasu website was .1 better.

RAZZ

True. It's better today also. It changes day to day so it is always best to check the websites before going to the exchange. As a general rule though, the Green Superrich and Vasu nearly always have the best rates, but you are correct in noting that one is not always better than the other. Again, check the websites immediately before you head to the exchange whichever it be.

[RAZZELL]

Thanks.

Vasu again offering .05 better. Suppose will have to check out both.

RAZZ