I'm arriving in BKK in a few days and will be going to Pattaya, but this is the first time I will be bringing US dollars into exchange. I normally just withdraw from the ATM. I've seen the currency exchange stations in the baggage claim area at the airport but I'm wondering where I will get the best exchange rate. In the airport or at one of the many exchange places in Pattaya. Anyone know where I'll get the best rate?

Thank you

Exchange a small amount at the Airport, just enough for what you need to get to Pattaya etc...then when you get to Pattaya, have a look around..... You will do much better "on the ground" than you will at the airport. That has always been my experience

OP, I have found Yenjit Exchange to give good rates when changing US$'s into Baht.

They have a branch towards the end of Walking Street and also, I believe, a branch near to Immigration in Jomtien. I think you can check their rates on their web page.

http://www.yjpattayaexchange.com/4.html

However, the effort to locate exchanges with better rates only really matter if you are changing large amounts.

Thanks for the replies! I'm going to have about $3000 to exchange, so I want the best rate I can find.

If you are stopping off in BKK Super Rich (Asoke BTS IIRC) offers very competitive rates.