Thai Baht Remains Strong
The Bank of Thailand (B.O.T.) has been instructed to keep a close eye on the value of the Thai Baht. This follows a meeting between government ministers, senior economic officials and the governor of the B.O.T. Despite the internal political problems in Thailand, the Thai Baht has strengthened this year. Economic experts say this is [...]
Thai Banks Introduce 150 Baht ATM Withdrawal Fee
The Thai Bankers’ Association have recently introduced ATM cash withdrawal fees for credit and debit cards registered outside of Thailand. The fee is 150 Baht per transaction and is being phased in from April 17, 2009. Please note that this new fee is a separate addition to any fees that your home bank may already [...]
How Much to Tip in Thailand
When to tip and how much to tip are common questions for many visitors to Thailand. I’ve listed a number of different scenarios with suggested advice on how much to tip, but really it’s a case of whatever you feel comfortable with. The old advice about leaving a tip of 10% of the charge is [...]
Should I take cash, credit cards or travellers cheques?
Personally, I would opt for a combination of all three regardless of how long you are spending in Thailand.
Cash
Cash is obviously convenient, but carrying large bundles of money around in any country presents risks and Thailand is no different. When you arrive in Thailand you will naturally need some cash to hand to pay for [...]
Banks & Exchanging Money
Banking hours are usually 08.30-15.30 Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays). Thailand is well served by a network of ATMs, particularly in the major towns and resorts. In addition, exchange kiosks with extended opening hours can be found in most of the main tourist areas. A better exchange rate is normally available inside Thailand than from your [...]
