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Why won't Kasikorn Bank accept the new King Charles £50 notes in Thailand?
Thailand bankingcurrency exchangeKasikorn BankKing Charles £50 notecounterfeit currencyexpat experiences
May 31, 2025
a year ago
Martyn *******
ORIGINAL POSTERJust a side issue, Kasikorn bank yesterday would not accept the new King Charles £50 notes, they changed the older ones with the queens head on though.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user reported that Kasikorn Bank refused to accept the new King Charles £50 notes, while accepting the older notes featuring the Queen. The conversation included comments on Thailand's strict currency acceptance policies and concerns about counterfeit notes. Other users shared their experiences with currency exchange in Thailand, noting issues with Scottish notes and mentioning better rates offered by alternative exchange services.
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Dave *********
My Thai wife just sold land we owned in Kanjanaburi. The local government office made her produce copies of her grandparents’ death certificates. They died before we bought the land and names were never involved in the transaction, ever. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, surprises me (or upsets me) with this country anymore.
Richard *********
Never mind Thailand..they don’t take them in Wetherspoons in the UK either! Too many counterfeit!
Jennifer ******
Large quantities of counterfeit notes are usually the reason why they won't accept certain note types.
Nongnuch ********
I think the Thais still haven't solved the riddle that evolved when her majesty passed away
Mark ********
So cash isn't KING after all! 😂😂😂
Bob **********
A gold shop will take them
Julian ********
That'd because he's not a real king
Glenn *****
You can use the Scottish notes but will probably get a lower exchange rate as usual
Tim ******
@Glenn ****
my mate found it impossible to exchange Scottish pounds in January and that was Bangkok.Reply to
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Philip ********
Go to tt better rate
Thomas ******
I'm back home in Scotland there is a real problem with counterfeit notes with king Charles head on them just now I was told by checkout operator might be the reason?
Frank **********
@Thomas *****
that's because someone took a picture if the Burger King and transposed it on the Pound. 5555Reply to
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Colin **********
Not surprising there very picky about which notes they accept and if they show signs if use.
Dave *******
I would be pissed if tbh, tell them google pound note . Nothing surprises me in Thailand pathetic
Jim ********
TT or Superrich offer better rates anyway so try them
James ******
@Jim *******
they didn't acceptReply to
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Greta *****
That's because in Thailand there is room for only ONE king!
Makro *****
Dude, Thai King is the richest King!
Greta *****
@Makro ****
Nah. His wife is richerReply to
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Dave *******
@Greta ****
nothing to do with that just incompetence at its finest . Banking system is like third world countryStevan ***********
@Dave ******
maybe that’s why we are all hereGreta *****
@Stevan **********
Try to explain him why Thailand is way better than any other 'First world country'. I don't think he will understand. Oh well not everyone is smart enough to get itReply to
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Greta *****
@Dave ******
It was a JOKE! Don't like the banking system you can always go back to your countryPaul *****************
@Greta ****
STFU you wind up merchant with your locked profileDave *******
@Greta ****
go away idiot I’m just stating the facts if you don’t like it tuffGreta *****
@Dave ******
And I'm the idiot 🤣 Let me guess. You live in Pattaya?Dave *******
@Greta ****
no you plonker 🤣🤭🤫Reply to
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Young ********
@Greta ****
Yes I'll take Thai royalty over British anydayPaul *****************
@Young *******
will you now? I suggest you compare the two kings 🤔Denny *******
@Paul ****************
compare for what haPaul *****************
@Denny ******
I should think that’s pretty bloody obvious if you read the thread.Denny *******
@Paul ****************
it’s like comparing bellendsPaul *****************
@Denny ******
I’ll agree with that.Young ********
@Paul ****************
Bhumibol 🙏🏾Charles🙄Paul *****************
@Young *******
but it’s not Bhumibol is it? Keep up with the times please.Paul *****************
@Young *******
I suggest you use a comparison website 🤔Reply to
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Mark ********
@Young *******
Yes - take them and bloody keep them!John *******
@Young *******
Research is worthwhile.Young ********
@John ******
The colonial oppression of the Crown and Doctrine of Discovery - no thanksJohn *******
@Young *******
OK. I of course have no further comment. 😊Reply to
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Greta *****
@Young *******
It's the queen's birthday on Tuesday. She will turn 47Reply to
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