Answered3 years ago
Where can I exchange a damaged £20 GBP note in Thailand?
Good evening, this group is always so helpful, I thought I'd try my luck with 'and everything else' post. I've got time on my hands to write this crap tonight so hope you have time to read it.
Went to exchange some £20 Gbp notes today and while I'm normally really careful when I bring notes from UK, by checking each one at the bank, one escaped inspection and it was declined today, as it has a small indelible black ink X on it.
Any ideas, where I can exchange this here, where they take less than perfect currency. Before you beer chuggers have a go, yes I could take it back to UK, but I'm not going back for 6 months and although I'm not desperate, it would be nice to exchange it.
The girls in Soi 6 will take it as will many but I am otherwise engaged. TIA. Barry
Went to exchange some £20 Gbp notes today and while I'm normally really careful when I bring notes from UK, by checking each one at the bank, one escaped inspection and it was declined today, as it has a small indelible black ink X on it.
Any ideas, where I can exchange this here, where they take less than perfect currency. Before you beer chuggers have a go, yes I could take it back to UK, but I'm not going back for 6 months and although I'm not desperate, it would be nice to exchange it.
The girls in Soi 6 will take it as will many but I am otherwise engaged. TIA. Barry
Answer summary
A member of an expat group is seeking advice on where to exchange a £20 GBP note that has a small ink mark on it, which has made it difficult to exchange at banks. Suggestions from other members include Siam Exchange in Bangkok, exchange booths in the Arab district, or potentially a fellow Brit who might help out at a discount. The conversation also touches on humorous anecdotes and experiences with currency in Thailand.
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James *********
I'll trade you for 555 baht
Phil ********
Whereabouts are you? I would be happy to take it at going rate, plus a beer, if we could meet up.
Peter **********
Quite a common problem in Thailand
I’ve often been given Thai notes with marks on them ,when give them back for exchange they get upset, but are quite happy to pick out any marked notes in your currency
I’ve often been given Thai notes with marks on them ,when give them back for exchange they get upset, but are quite happy to pick out any marked notes in your currency
Barry ********
OP@Peter *********
I've noticed that a few times mainly with 1000 baht notes strangely enoughPeter **********
@Barry *******
it’s odd really , if you ask why they don’t take your notes with marks on them they say it’s because they can’t give them to other people who need a non Thai currency So surely that applies to the notes they give back to you in exchange
Makes no sense to me so I just make them take any marked notes back
Barry ********
OP@Peter *********
Peter I agree totally and I check every note over 100 baht, no matter the length of queue behind TITBarry ********
OPI'll try it when I next find a brit who is hammered 🍺 could take a while tho 🤔
Andy **********
@Barry *******
I've heard people mention the exchange booths in the Arab district in Bangkok, I believe they are a lot less fussy with the quality of the notes, it's worth a try I suppose if you're in Bangkok, or just ask a fellow Brit that's on his holidays, if he would change it for you, I remember you posting a while back about having some health issues, if you don't mind me asking, how is your health now??
Christopher *************
Try another Brit pretty sure someone will take it at a discount.
Michael **********
your fiance's buffalo will get sick one of this days and that 20pounds will surely come in hand to buy medicines for it ;)
Chris *********************
@Michael *********
please tell me where can we find this vet that would treat a sick Buffalo for a damaged £20 note 😄 🤣Peter **********
@Chris ********************
ahh it’s not really sick and the Vet already knows thisChris *********************
@Michael *********
haha 😄 if the lord say it do it but don't pay for sick Buffalo hahaMichael **********
@Chris ********************
God told me to go to phuket and baptize the naughty girls there with my holy water 😉 I'm going to find a lost sheep on bangla later ;)Chris *********************
@Michael *********
o my God we have a preacher and where are you now Mr preacherMichael **********
@Chris ********************
I know that god, it was a folk back in 2005 who used to record all those chicks of soi 6 without using the rubber. He collected all the stds and even discovered a couple of new ones. His buddy used to shot the "asian street meat" series. You can check it out ;)Chris *********************
@Michael *********
God help you that much knowledge you are thick as pig shit blessMichael **********
@Chris ********************
I came to thailand when I was 19, I got a PhD in mongering with a thesis about the macroeconomy of soi 6. Sick buffalo requires no more than high school, that's the ABC of thailand.Chris *********************
@Michael *********
how many sick Buffalo you helped out ,but it looks like you not old enough 😀. Been done ,fallen for the trap have you ,while on holiday to Pattaya or the islands, get a grip ,if you that daft to fall for it ,then please tell,Peter **********
@Michael *********
very trueMichael **********
@Peter *********
the sick buffalos usually get better with foreign currency and gold. The more the betterChris *********************
@Peter *********
o I didn't know that haha 😆. It's just we have a heard of 17 Buffalo and cows ,and iv got a few damaged £notes in the draw ,just thought if I could get hold of that vets number it would come in handy 😀.
For the odd injection or insemination, that's the only results we have a vet
Out
Barry ********
OP@Michael *********
I never thought of that good 🤔
Phil *********
I had a £20 note refused at a Thai bank , had a small tear , I went to an exchange booth , they took it and never asked for my passport !
Nongnuch ********
in Bangkok, SIAM EXCHANGE might exchange slightly blemished bank notes. You can find Siam Exhange across the street from the north end of the MBK Center
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Barry ********
OP@Nongnuch *******
thanks so much 🙏Nongnuch ********
@Barry *******
please report back if you succeeded, would be nice to get an updateBarry ********
OP@Nongnuch *******
no worries I appreciate your help, as might others on here, in a similar situation. When I'm next in Bangkok I'll give it a whirl
Steve *******
No banks or currency exchanges will take it. Take it back with you. It's only 900 baht
Barry ********
OP@Steve ******
I think I'll wait awhile too see what replies I get after the moon juice really kicks in but thanks anyway
John ********
@Barry *******
try China TownBarry ********
OP@John *******
thanks John 😊
Marc ********
@Steve ******
They take some old dirty USD from Cambodia nobody wanted there🤷
John ******
You are going to find a solution for just one 20 pound bill?
Barry ********
OP@John *****
here we go 🍺🎣
Lee ***********
@Barry *******
never mind the negativity. It's full of it on this site. Stick to your guns, ask on other sites, there is always a solution to any problem.Barry ********
OP@Lee **********
thanks Lee for replyingLee ***********
@Barry *******
you can try at the numerous money exchanges. There's always one that will accept it.....Barry ********
OP@Lee **********
thanks Lee I try to focus on the positive replies as nobody knows everything and I’m keen to learn from those who have greater experience, so I avoid the pitfalls (hopefully)😊Activity
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