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Most banks are open 0930–1530, Monday to Friday. Several banks maintain exchange services which operate outside banking hours, including several in the Arrivals Hall at the airport. There are also small currency exchange services in operation, open for longer hours. ATM machines are very common in all major cities, and accept cards on the Cirrus and Delta systems (this includes most UK banks as well as Visa, Mastercard and American Express.) It is not possible to change Scottish or Northern Irish banknotes.
Most banks are open 0930–1530, Monday to Friday. Several banks maintain exchange services which operate outside banking hours, including several in the Arrivals Hall at the airport. There are also small currency exchange services in operation, open for longer hours. ATM machines are very common in all major cities, and accept cards on the Cirrus and Delta systems (this includes most UK banks as well as Visa, Mastercard and American Express.) It is not possible to change Scottish or Northern Irish banknotes.
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Methyl, I really don't know where you're coming from, I've been to Thailand 3 times with my OH and 2 kids and have never been robbed or indeed felt we came close, small business holders will try to rip you off, but you get that here. Exercise the caution as you would anywhere else and you'll be safe. Agree with 237, cash is king, I'd probably only use a card in a bank.
Take no notice of Methyl, go and have a fabulous time, it's called the Land of Smiles for a reason. Millions of tourists travel there every year without problems, the first time we went my kids were 5 & 7 years old and they loved it, infact the last time we went we gave them a choice, Florida?, no they said Thailand.
Take no notice of Methyl, go and have a fabulous time, it's called the Land of Smiles for a reason. Millions of tourists travel there every year without problems, the first time we went my kids were 5 & 7 years old and they loved it, infact the last time we went we gave them a choice, Florida?, no they said Thailand.
I go to Thailand every 18 months or so. My Son lives and works in Bangkok teaching English. Been going for about ten years now, it's a warm welcome winter break for 3 weeks.
Always get your money out of an ATM, you get slightly better rates than taking out cash you obtained at home. Always make your purchases in cash so that you can barter the price, you may be pleasantly surprised.
As with any country be aware of your location. Never had any problems with the Thais and have often wandered round Bangkok late at night, sampling markets and nightlife. The same also applies to the islands although the ATMs are not so numerous.
Always get your money out of an ATM, you get slightly better rates than taking out cash you obtained at home. Always make your purchases in cash so that you can barter the price, you may be pleasantly surprised.
As with any country be aware of your location. Never had any problems with the Thais and have often wandered round Bangkok late at night, sampling markets and nightlife. The same also applies to the islands although the ATMs are not so numerous.
If your going to Kho Samui try and fit in a visit to Kho Phangan, well worth it.
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