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What are the currency exchange options and requirements at Suvarnabhumi Airport for expats?

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Nov 7, 2025

3 days ago

Ronald *********

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Although at Suvarnabhumi Airport Immigration it stated for you to prepare documents, passport Visa boarding pass and TDAC.

I presented the first three, and the TDAC was never asked for, I had my phone out in preparation.

,I received 41.9 Thai baht to GBP, all three kiosks were the same.

So Super Rich is no better than the others, and next time I will consider transferring all my spending money by wise, and not bring some cash to transfer.

or I will take some Thai Baht home for my next visit, just to get me through to my home in Korat.

I'm sure I saw 42.2 buying and 39.1 selling, but on checking my receipt it was 41.9.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

At Suvarnabhumi Airport, immigration requests several documents including your passport, visa, and boarding pass. The TDAC form is not always checked unless there are issues. Exchange rates at the airport may not be the best, with travelers suggesting that better rates can be found in the basement near the ARL station or in places like Yarrowat market. Many recommend using money transfer services like Wise instead of cash exchange.

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WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Jim *****

Basement is the best at the airport

3 days ago

John *********

Never change at airports

3 days ago

Sylvia ********

What city are you heading to now?

3 days ago

Trav **********

So the first thing you do when you get to Paradise is complain about everything. Have a nice time 🙄

3 days ago

Brian ***********

At the airport , exchange enough $$ to get you through 1 day , and go into Yarrowat market and find the exchange offices there for best return .

3 days ago

Ian *****

TDAC linked to passport no, so they can see if it's done.

3 days ago

Andi ***********

I agree, transfer spending money via Wise is best and pay via Debit. Superrich in the city offers better rates than many but the airport not much difference.

3 days ago

Sylvia ********

The best exchange is in the basement near the train station, is that where you went? I've been a dozen times and always been far higher than the bank kiosks, today 42.40, see attached below

3 days ago

Jack ********

First time out of Australia?

3 days ago

Brandon ************

They don't ask for the TDAC unless they can't see it in the computer. The other things were correctly presented so good job there. Make sure you always check the stamp they put in your passport as well after you step away to make sure there are no mistakes.

As far as exchanging your money, best to not do that at the airport. I believe the ones in the basement level near the ARL station have slightly better rates based on what others have said, but outside of the airport is better in general.

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Is there an exchange booth at Suvarnabhumi Airport before immigration control?

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