It is always higher here. Rarely makes sense to exchange at home. Just pull some money from an ATM on arrival. The fees amount to about 1%, if you take out close to your daily limit.
Sorry. You are lost. You overstayed, and you blame Buddhism? There are alot of delightful and truly beautiful people in Thailand. Granted, few work for this toxic government.
Should I blame Christianity for all the problems in your home country?