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How can I get Thai baht or USD in Laos without using an ATM or exchanging currency twice?

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Dec 12, 2025
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Michał ***********
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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.
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Inquiring about alternatives to withdrawing Thai Baht or USD from ATMs in Laos, the community suggests visiting money changers, particularly right across from the Thai embassy in Vientiane, or at the Nong Khai border. However, several comments caution that exchange rates may not be favorable in Laos. Other options like Western Union and casinos were mentioned.
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Connor *******
The banks I did it a few months ago
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Wannikea *********
At the Nong Khai border, Laos side arrivals, there are a few currency exchange places.
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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.
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Daniele ***********
Casino
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กะลาสี *****
Try Western Union.
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Graham ******
You do know you will get a very poor rate for those currencies in Laos, right?
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Av **********
Very hard to exchange money there - only banks and if not taxi drivers
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Av **********
Don’t be worried about them cheating u the taxi drivers last time they gave me too much money lol
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Bob **********
What are you trying to exchange??go to a money changer and buy what you want .
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@Bob *********
 money changers closed down only have banks now to do it
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