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Why is it considered a bad idea to exchange Thai Baht in the UK?

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Dec 27, 2022
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Michael ********
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You would have to be an idiot to change Baht in UK
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Many commenters agree that exchanging Thai Baht in the UK often results in poor exchange rates and high fees, considered exploitative by many. They suggest that travelers should wait until they arrive in Thailand to exchange their money for better rates. Recommendations include exchanging a small amount at the airport for immediate needs and using local exchange services in Thailand, such as 'TT exchange' or 'Superich', which offer more favorable rates than UK banks and airports.
Wayne ******
Show bitcoin 💁🏽‍♂️
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Johnny ******
No reason to use such a service in this digital age.
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Leonard *****
Hahahahahha. When they try to sell you MAD. It's usually a red flag
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Paul *****************
i Change 1 Euro - Baht 36.66 Yesterday kasikon Bank ko Samui chaweng beach.
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Leo ******
I was! I´m swedish and went to f-g Forex! NEVER AGAIN!
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Ivan *********
I usually change about 100 pounds for the the airport taxi/First couple of days. Then I use Superich who always are better than UK rates .
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Merv ***********
Shows what its all about eh?
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Dan *******
Rip off Britain
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Gray ******
Hell of a spread.
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Antonino *******
It's absurd for all currencies
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Vedast *****************
Those spreads are insane.
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René *******
Kasikorn
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Chris *******
Selling it is good tho 😎
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Francesco **********
not only THB………
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Chris *********
Yes. But you can usually beat those rates
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Martin *********
Especially when the sterling is not in the board
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Andy ***********
@Mar***
 - its a sterling board

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Mike *********
That’s a truly dreadful exchange rate. Really unfair to people who don’t know better. I ALWAYS take cash and use TT exchange to do my exchanges. I have looked really hard all over Pattaya and they always always give the best exchange rate. If you change up more than £1000 - which isn’t difficult if there’s a couple of you together- ask the cashier to ring up for a better rate. It’s only a bit better but every little bit helps. Cheers
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Ant****
The rest are big bargain 😂😂😂
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Kirsten **********
Karma🍀🍀🍀
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Kirsten **********
Change at the airport, and than take care that you not get ripped off. Than you can stay 15% better.
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Ste *******
Rip off Britain.
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Chris ********
Loansharks give better rates than that
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Brian *********
Heathrow Airport and high Street banks are the biggest rip-off. Just wait until you arrive in Thailand
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Jared **********
All of those look absurdly terrible, taking advantage of convenience and ignorance
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Michael ********
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 UK has always been the same
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Kirsten **********
You an idiot not spend any money... It's xmas🤑🎄💵💸🤔
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Jeff *******
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 If you are stupid enough to want to throw away money then you can send some my way please. Because it's Christmas right?
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Jeff *******
How much can you send? It is a Kasikorn account.
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Kirsten **********
@Jeff ******
 Give me the number of your account, I think you needed. Please🙏
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Michael ********
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@Kirsten *********
 no you change in Bangkok
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Kirsten **********
@Michael *******
 you see what is going on in Thailand. No. I wish you a nice xmas and 10 bath more for every chang🙏
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Michael ********
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@Kirsten *********
 i dont drink but sounds like you do enjoy yourself
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Kirsten **********
@Michael *******
 I can. You need 10 bath to feel better ❤️Good luck🍀
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Michael ********
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@Kirsten *********
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think i change more than one pound
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Kirsten **********
One More.....We transfer money. We not go to Atm
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Kirsten **********
If you have soooo much talk with your bank.. They know it🏦
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@Michael *******
 good luck, than you get something to eat... What's happen with yo, it's xmas.
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Michael ********
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@Kirsten *********
 i am buddhist dont celebrate xmas very presumptous of you to think i do
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