euroflash Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I know this may be a pretty odd question, but here goes: Does anyone know if banks here (preferably Bangkok Bank) have coin counting machines (or whatever they are called)? I need to empty my rather large piggy bank but fear I won't become very popular if the bank employee has to count the coins manually... Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcountry Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Fill you pockets full of coins every day and use them at the local 7-11 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxm88 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've never seen one but I think Thai people would love 'em: money + lots of noise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroflash Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Oh, forgot - tomorrow is lottery day. Maybe I should just hand over my 2,000+ coins to one of the ticket sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittheimp Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i find that most charity boxes have coin slots at the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funfunfun Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i find that most charity boxes have coin slots at the top! and i suppose you do that you self rightious to****? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Bag them up by type 1baht, 5baht 10baht. The banks usually check by weight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotover Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 7-11s and minimarts like receiving small coins as they often have shortages, and don't mind counting them out late night / early morning when they are least busy. My ex GF always hoarded all the coins either of us brought home, and got a kick of taking them to the neighborhood 7-11 for redemption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowman1993 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 i find that most charity boxes have coin slots at the top! and i suppose you do that you self rightious to****? Easy there tiger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroflash Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Well, went down to a large Bangkok Bank branch (without my coins) today. The kind woman told me they do not have one of those wonderful machines. Not even at the headquarters at Silom. So I guess collecting thousands of one baht coins wasn't such a great idea anyway. Maybe pop down to 7-11 at 4 AM and see what they say. Edited September 1, 2006 by euroflash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Couple of days ago I saw a sign here in TOPS supermarket, they were offering a nice gift for people who come and exchange their coins. My wife likes to collect all the coins she finds in my pockets and uses the for small shopping items, gas etc. Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittheimp Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 i find that most charity boxes have coin slots at the top! and i suppose you do that you self rightious to****? well sometimes yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Yesterday to SCB in Korat 2000 baht in 5 baht coins. Nicely smiling girl was counting them one by one. At the end it was booked in the bankbook at a cost of 40 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroflash Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks all for your suggestions. Actually, I do remember seeing that sign at Tops, so maybe not a bad idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losangels Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Siam Commercial Bank will take your loose coins and give you cash, minus a 2% commision. Just had this done last week. They charge you to count your loose coin? I thought its part of the service banks should provide to the customer. Will they charge me if I bring in to deposit say 1 mil baht in 20's note? I've never seen a coin counting machine in any bank in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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