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How can I get Thai baht or USD in Laos without using an ATM or exchanging currency twice?
Hi, does anyone know how to get thai baht or USD in Laos, in other way than withdraw from ATM and exchange? I just dont want to exchange twice.
Answer summary
The discussion addresses options for obtaining Thai Baht (THB) or USD in Laos without withdrawing from ATMs or exchanging currency multiple times. Suggestions for acquiring these currencies include visiting money changers, banks, or utilizing services like Western Union. Specific exchange locations mentioned include a money exchange store near the Thai embassy in Vientiane and currency exchange points at the Nong Khai border on the Laos side.
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Connor *******
The banks I did it a few months ago
Wannikea *********
At the Nong Khai border, Laos side arrivals, there are a few currency exchange places.
Guy ***********
There’s an exchange store right across from the Thai embassy in Vientiane. I needed THB to pay for a visa at the embassy, they exchanged USD to THB for me. Don’t think I got an excellent exchange rate, but it solved my immediate problem.
Daniele ***********
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Graham ******
You do know you will get a very poor rate for those currencies in Laos, right?
Av **********
Very hard to exchange money there - only banks and if not taxi drivers
Av **********
Don’t be worried about them cheating u the taxi drivers last time they gave me too much money lol
Bob **********
What are you trying to exchange??go to a money changer and buy what you want .
Av **********
@Bob *********
money changers closed down only have banks now to do itActivity
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