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Can I use Lao Kip to pay for a Non-O visa application fee in Savannakhet?
Im in Savannakhet to apply for a non-o tmr morning, they mention a fee of 2000 baht but I only have Lao Kip. Will I be ok? Yes I’ve been searching for money exchanges but this town is completely dead, every shops closed.
Answer summary
A user in Savannakhet is seeking advice on whether Lao Kip can be used to pay the 2000 Baht fee for a Non-O visa application. The community replies confirm that only Thai Baht is accepted, suggesting different methods to exchange currency, such as asking hotels, checking local banks, or possibly exchanging with taxi drivers. Some users share locations for currency exchange and offer practical tips for finding open places despite previous attempts to locate an exchanger.
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Tito *********
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Right next to this market, there is an exchange place
Av **********
Exchange with the taxi driver
Steve *******
You'll need Thai Baht
Martin **************
OPThanks guys, I found a shop next to macchiato restaurant who gave me 13,000 for 13,500 bank transfer
Nigel *********
Go to this bank, exchange was open on a Sunday. It's downstairs in a little room, look for the sliding window. Reasonable rate
Nigel *********
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Daniel ************
only thb in cash
Terry ********
Try the casino that’s only a few kilometers from the embassy
Erikh *********
No one want your Kip good luck
Paul *******
Go into a hotel and ask if they can change Kip to Baht.
Paul *******
You may not get the best rate however you need it done by tomorrow morning.
Martin **************
OP@Paul ******
been walking for so long, sweating my ass off. I’m down to pay 100% fee I don’t care one bitPaul *******
@Martin *************
judt ask the hotel reception where you are staying tonight.Brandon ************
You didn't check the requirements before traveling there? They only accept Thai baht as stated on their website.
Martin **************
OP@Brandon ***********
did I check the requirements? Yes I did, as I mentioned I’ve been trying to find an exchange shop all day to meet these requirements
Brian ********
@Martin *************
When I was there I needed local currency for the hotel, the taxi driver knew exactly where to go and actually got us a good exchange rate. Give it a try, they know all the best placesBrian ********
@Martin *************
An your hotel desk to call one for youMartin **************
OP@Brian *******
i tried to find a taxi -tuktuk-motorbike taxi for 4 hours, there was absolutely nothing
John ********
@Martin *************
so you brought baht and exchanged to kip and now don’t have any baht left? You can use baht in Laos no need for kip or just very littleBrandon ************
@Martin *************
I assumed you traveled to Laos from Thailand so you could have brought baht with you.Martin **************
OP@Brandon ***********
didn’t know I would have to search all day for a simple cash exchange shop without any taxis anywhere. Been walking for the past 4h ours under the sun, asking 15 people if they wanna bring me back to my hotel for some money 😅 this place is a shithole
Riaan **********
Unfortunately they only accept Baht, in CASH
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