Where can I get good exchange rate in Buriram?

[aparasher]

Folks,

I need to exchange some money. I know that I could simply go to a bank outlets to exchange money, but as we know the rate could from private operators could be better than banks.

Does anyone know any place in Buriram where I could get better rate than bank?

Cheers

AP

[Antonio]

Folks,

I need to exchange some money. I know that I could simply go to a bank outlets to exchange money, but as we know the rate could from private operators could be better than banks.

Does anyone know any place in Buriram where I could get better rate than bank?

Cheers

AP

There are no private exchange companies around the Buriram area Aparasher.

[aparasher]

Thanks Antonio. I thought that may be the case, but wanted to confirm with locals.

Is there anything in Korat?

[Antonio]

Thanks Antonio. I thought that may be the case, but wanted to confirm with locals.

Is there anything in Korat?

When i was dealing with cash transactions before i would use SUPER RICH Bangkok.
About 1 Baht more on large bills.

As for Korat not sure now,but 4-5 years ago no nothing.

[aparasher]

Yes. I do the same too and have their application on my phone too. But I can not go there this time.

[Murtle_71]

Yes. I do the same too and have their application on my phone too. But I can not go there this time.

Mate i gave up looking and just go to big C and use the bank that gives me the best rate on the day normally it ends up being bangkok bank

[aparasher]

Thanks Murtle.

[urleft]

Siam Commercial has some of the worst exchange rates.

http://bankexchangerates.daytodaydata.net/default.aspx

[nookiebear]

Siam Commercial has some of the worst exchange rates.

http://bankexchangerates.daytodaydata.net/default.aspx

Along with the TMB

[aparasher]

Kasikorn is on same boat too. Funny thing is that 4 years ago we only had Kasikorn bank and Krung Thai in Prakhonchai. This has changed slightly by opening of 2 more banks now.

I could not find Thanachart bank in Buriram as they seem to be 2nd best.

[Antonio]

Bangkok Bank is offering 44.64=1 Pound.

Not great but going in the right direction.

Best it's been for months.

  

[aparasher]

Yes. You PoMs are lucky that way. Our Aussie has plummeted by 1.5-2 bahts in last 6 months.

[Antonio]

Yes. You PoMs are lucky that way. Our Aussie has plummeted by 1.5-2 bahts in last 6 months.

The Pound has plummeted 30 Baht over the last 2/3 years,wouldn't call that lucky.

[aparasher]

Yes. Baht has been getting stronger for quite some time and will remain same for coming times till Bank of Thailand wakes up to realise it's impact on export and rise of industrialisation in neighbouring countries like Vietnam. On other side, China has started to export cheaper products and the rail line will further expedite that. This will make trading to be a better opportunity than production. 3 factors put together will change Thailand's industrial and business landscape.

[Antonio]

Yes. Baht has been getting stronger for quite some time and will remain same for coming times till Bank of Thailand wakes up to realise it's impact on export and rise of industrialisation in neighbouring countries like Vietnam. On other side, China has started to export cheaper products and the rail line will further expedite that. This will make trading to be a better opportunity than production. 3 factors put together will change Thailand's industrial and business landscape.

Yes i agree maybe one day Thailand will realize it needs to get up off it's lazy ass and join in with the rest of the world,when that day will come nobody knows.