Chip73 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Where is the best place to do this in Chiang Mai currently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaded Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I always use http://www.sakolexchange.com/th/ go before 3:30pm for the best rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 When I was in the business of changing money I always checked as many forex places as possible. One day one may be better than another and the next visa versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said: When I was in the business of changing money I always checked as many forex places as possible. One day one may be better than another and the next visa versa. In Chiang Mai? There are only two competitive ones in CM, Sakol mentioned above and Super Rich with a branch just across the street. Check SR first then go accross the street to Sakol for a better rate is my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Its a total horror show where ever you go !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiDiChok Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 See here: https://daytodaydata.net/ Always good to check how much is on offer for your currency / transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: Its a total horror show where ever you go !! Absurd, I have had nothing but competent prompt service at Sakol for decades. Sounds like you are a walking talking horror show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy2201 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Absurd, I have had nothing but competent prompt service at Sakol for decades. Sounds like you are a walking talking horror show.I think he could be implying that the exchange rate for GBP v THB was "the horror show" and not the actual service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecha Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Dante99 said: Absurd, I have had nothing but competent prompt service at Sakol for decades. Sounds like you are a walking talking horror show. Realy Read First before comment like a computer it is Always wrong not the person operating it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 10 hours ago, Dante99 said: Absurd, I have had nothing but competent prompt service at Sakol for decades. Sounds like you are a walking talking horror show. Perhaps he meant simply that the weak pound is a horror show for him. Watching it slide hasn't been pleasant for me either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Doesn`t matter where you go, maybe just a few points more at some exchange shops and banks but the sterling to baht rate is still going to be crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The topic is where is the best place to exchange GBP. That has nothing to do with peoples opinions about the current exchange rates or what they are compared to some other time. That is a very different question. It is a fools game to hold just one currency and expect stability even if it is the currency of Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 26 minutes ago, Dante99 said: The topic is where is the best place to exchange GBP. That has nothing to do with peoples opinions about the current exchange rates or what they are compared to some other time. That is a very different question. It is a fools game to hold just one currency and expect stability even if it is the currency of Empire. The best places to exchange sterling to bahts are those that give the best rates, and what I`m saying is; wherever you go they are all going to be roughly the same. At the moment the Bangkok Bank is offering 42.27 for £1 (TT) and unless anyone knows of anywhere else, which can improve on that, then best to use the banks and no point in shopping around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 12 hours ago, Dante99 said: Absurd, I have had nothing but competent prompt service at Sakol for decades. Sounds like you are a walking talking horror show. wow you took that literally? that is funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Its a total horror show where ever you go !!For Brits who expected everything to be peachy keen after the Brexit vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farang99 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Down to 41 yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 XE is showing at 42.8 at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 18 hours ago, Dante99 said: Absurd, I have had nothing but competent prompt service at Sakol for decades. Sounds like you are a walking talking horror show. Sounds like your brain can't keep up 42 or less is a horror show . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 33 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: Sounds like your brain can't keep up 42 or less is a horror show . Sounds like a lot of folks have little understanding of or experience with currency markets and little understanding of the impact of Brexit. So what are you going to call it when in 18-24 months it has dropped significantly further? Are you all going to be jumping out of tall buildings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Dante99 said: Sounds like a lot of folks have little understanding of or experience with currency markets and little understanding of the impact of Brexit. So what are you going to call it when in 18-24 months it has dropped significantly further? Are you all going to be jumping out of tall buildings? Sounds like crystal balls are in short supply even with significant experience just make sure you avoid the pavement around tall buildings we don't want a soft landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 2 weeks ago took a friend who wanted to change Thai baht into pounds, a considerable amount. S & K and Super Rich both had identical rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip73 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 6:45 AM, cyberfarang said: The best places to exchange sterling to bahts are those that give the best rates, and what I`m saying is; wherever you go they are all going to be roughly the same. At the moment the Bangkok Bank is offering 42.27 for £1 (TT) and unless anyone knows of anywhere else, which can improve on that, then best to use the banks and no point in shopping around. Interesting - I had assumed an exchange bureau would be slightly favourable to a bank but will clearly need to do some legwork... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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