kurtgruen Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hello. I am returning to Canada soon and would be willing to sell some Thai Baht for Canadian dollars. I will pay an extra 1/2 Baht, above posted Bangkok Bank exchange rate that day. I found it's hard to get Banks to sell Canadian dollars. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get Thai Baht changed to CAD? Any experience with money transfers through banks from Thailand to Canada? Any advise would be appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Visit your friendly money changers, several threads have been done on this, seems to be major two good ones. One good one is near the iron bridge on Charoen Prathet Rd, river side of the street. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 You can change THB to CAD at your bank in Canada also on your return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 ^ At terrible exchange rates. You can also change at Suvarnabhumi airport; typical bank rate and they're more likely to have CAD. That said, all of this depends on the OP's definition of 'some'. Are we talking a couple thousand baht or a couple million baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seligne2 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 ^ At terrible exchange rates. You can also change at Suvarnabhumi airport; typical bank rate and they're more likely to have CAD. That said, all of this depends on the OP's definition of 'some'. Are we talking a couple thousand baht or a couple million baht It cracks me up. Guys agonize over exchange rates when they are only wanting to change 300 dollars/euros/whatever. Winnie is right to ask how much are we talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaleySabai Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We drop our CAD @ either SK or Super Rich currency exchangers. Forget about the banks. As of today (feb.24) CAD buying @ 25.75 (2nd lowest rate of the month) and selling @ 25.95 BKK Bank: selling at 26.13 *Super Rich has a website that you can check rates. Located middle of Loikroh road. SK is usually a touch better, but not always - no website, located next to the reggae pub which is next to the entrance of the iron bridge entrance. Good Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2peteok Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I would be very happy to exchange you my Cad cash for your thai baht esp at at he better rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowriesuzanne Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 You might deposit all your baht in your savings account then use your ATM card in Canada to access the funds. Not the best exhange rate but it works. SCB will open a savings account for you and give you an ATM card if your deposit is large enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right OP is looking to buy Canadian Dollars. You really think that a money changer will be holding Canadian money ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right OP is looking to buy Canadian Dollars. You really think that a money changer will be holding Canadian money ?? If the SK on Charoen Prathet does not have it, they can get it by tomorrow. If the amount is very very large some special arrangements may be necessary but the OP has not indicated an amount, has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2peteok Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 i sent you a pm as to how to contact me. i will sell you cad $ . but time matters, as i am going away tomorrow for 6 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaleySabai Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right OP is looking to buy Canadian Dollars. You really think that a money changer will be holding Canadian money ?? They buy & sell currency, thats the core business they are in...duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right OP is looking to buy Canadian Dollars. You really think that a money changer will be holding Canadian money ?? They buy & sell currency, thats the core business they are in...duh! Here in Thailand the money changers buy foreign currency and sell baht. That bought foreign currency is rapidly sent to the 'middle man' that wants f/x and exchanged for baht to turn over their baht selling central business. Even the local main banks do not hold on to f/x... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 here in thailand, the larger money changers buy AND sell currencies. superrich and Vasu in Bangkok have many currencies on hand and as stated can get what you need if the amount is worth their while. I have purchased many currencies form them always at competitive rates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If the OP has a bank account in Thailand or knows someone who has a bank account in Thailand, than why not exchange his bahts for a draft cheque in Canadian dollars and later cash the cheque at his bank in Canada? But again it depends on what winnie said; if this only involves an irrelevant amount of bahts and the banks won`t entertain him here, than best to take the bahts back to Canada and do the exchange there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If the OP has a bank account in Thailand or knows someone who has a bank account in Thailand, than why not exchange his bahts for a draft cheque in Canadian dollars and later cash the cheque at his bank in Canada? Because the Bank exchange rate to buy the draft would be very poor and the time for the check to clear would be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If the OP has a bank account in Thailand or knows someone who has a bank account in Thailand, than why not exchange his bahts for a draft cheque in Canadian dollars and later cash the cheque at his bank in Canada? Because the Bank exchange rate to buy the draft would be very poor and the time for the check to clear would be long. The bank exchange rates for selling in Thailand are the same for TT- DD- and bill, as far as I know. A draft cheque in the home country takes up to 6 weeks to clear, it most cases sooner. No big deal, unless the OP is so desperate for money that he can`t wait that long? I would advise against conducting private transactions with money exchange for a multitude of reasons, unless recommended or know the person personally. Otherwise doing so is up to own risk and discretion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappersrest Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Been trying to get oz dollars major banks only hold min amounts had to visit 3 banks to get 1000 oz dollars so it would seem banks get rid of foreign bank notes asap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 A whole half Baht over published Bangkok Bank rates? Quite a generous Canuck indeed, I'd reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandyellow Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 A whole half Baht over published Bangkok Bank rates? Quite a generous Canuck indeed, I'd reckon. The US dollar has F'd our Canadian dollar, again, Shorters be darned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are large amounts of GBP's (5-10,000) easily available through banks? I know larger amounts of USD are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right OP is looking to buy Canadian Dollars. You really think that a money changer will be holding Canadian money ?? If the SK on Charoen Prathet does not have it, they can get it by tomorrow. If the amount is very very large some special arrangements may be necessary but the OP has not indicated an amount, has he? In fact, he has completely disappeared. Guess he found a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Been trying to get oz dollars major banks only hold min amounts had to visit 3 banks to get 1000 oz dollars so it would seem banks get rid of foreign bank notes asap. as said visit one of the money changers, not banks. there is a superrich in chiang mai im told, there is your answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 If you visit a bank and need a common foergin currency and they are out, which does happen, they will order for you and it can take only one day. I have done this and it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 There is also SK money changer on night Bazar just south of Thae Pai Gate Road On the right OP is looking to buy Canadian Dollars. You really think that a money changer will be holding Canadian money ?? If the SK on Charoen Prathet does not have it, they can get it by tomorrow.If the amount is very very large some special arrangements may be necessary but the OP has not indicated an amount, has he? In fact, he has completely disappeared.Guess he found a solution. Spent his 14 CND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are large amounts of GBP's (5-10,000) easily available through banks? I know larger amounts of USD are. Bumping just to ask again. If no answer I'll call the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are large amounts of GBP's (5-10,000) easily available through banks? I know larger amounts of USD are. Bumping just to ask again. If no answer I'll call the bank. Hurry up they close in 18 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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