thai baht rate update - Page 304

TheHammers · #**4546** 27-12-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkreika

Ya lohz last time withdrawal overseas is easy but after a few fake/force withdrawal incidents,they implement it. Still remember About last year during new year, I went to withdraw $$ at NaNa area,tried the whole stretch of ATMs down there and none of it allow me to do so,in the end had to call back to POSB Singapore and ask them to activate it. Waited an hour before they activate it,so guys better activate your ATM cards before going overseas.

Open an account with Kasikorn bank and use their ATM card. That was what I did on my last trip. All it takes is just 20mins and you have your money safe in the bank, an ATM card so you have access to cash anytime and you can top up your Kasikorn account online from your own bank when you run out of money. Extremely convenient without the hassles of fees, exchange rates, not enough cash, or worry about the money left inside your hotel room.

Lone_Wolf · #**4547** 27-12-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHammers

Open an account with Kasikorn bank and use their ATM card. That was what I did on my last trip. All it takes is just 20mins and you have your money safe in the bank, an ATM card so you have access to cash anytime and you can top up your Kasikorn account online from your own bank when you run out of money. Extremely convenient without the hassles of fees, exchange rates, not enough cash, or worry about the money left inside your hotel room.

That's right...... if you visit LOS often it is better to have a bank account there.
I used to have a Bangkok Bank account there but the bank closed it down after I left it dormant for 5 years.

naemlo · #**4548** 27-12-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHammers

Extremely convenient without the hassles of fees, exchange rates, not enough cash, or worry about the money left inside your hotel room.

U still have to do a TT from SG to Thailand... TT fee will charge in both SG and Thailand. The exchange rates is not in favor of u. With all these, u still have the hassles of fees, exchange rates.....

If u dun stay in Thailand or frequent Thailand then I dun see the benefit of TT from SG bank to Thai bank.

Local account is good for those regular in Thailand. With SGD, change to THB n when in Thailand deposit the THB into the Thai bank. Withdraw when u need, if u leave Thailand, just leave the THB in the bank for next trip.

Those who dun frequent Thailand, I dun see the point why bother about 10, 20 or 30 SGD transaction fee?? Dun make yourself miserable when u are on a tour. When u need money, just withdraw else what can u do when u have no money and want to save the transaction fee?? Beg or sell ass?

sojo · #**4549** 27-12-2012, 08:00 PM

Just withdraw from with your sg uob atm card, I do that all the time. No transaction fees and decent exchange rate. Uob atms are aplenty too.

High till Dry · #**4550** 27-12-2012, 10:05 PM

just changed today @ raffles place 25.05

alpharomeo · #**4551** 27-12-2012, 10:11 PM

bros, I travel to CEI quite often. Which thai banks offer internet banking as well. thinking of opening an account there.

Thank you for your kind advice

Deepheat · #**4552** 28-12-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alpharomeo

bros, I travel to CEI quite often. Which thai banks offer internet banking as well. thinking of opening an account there.

Thank you for your kind advice

Kasikorn Bank is the only foreigner friendly bank where you can open an account without any hassle. Other banks require you to furnish employment or residency papers. To open account with KB you just need your passport, nric and 700baht.
Minimum deposit is 500baht and you can get your passbook + ATM card immediately. Once you have your account, you can login to their website and register for the Internet banking services.

cc66 · #**4553** 29-12-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHammers

Open an account with Kasikorn bank ...

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Originally Posted by Deepheat

Kasikorn Bank is the only foreigner friendly bank where you can open an account ....

Can share which BKK branch did you guys open & when ?

I've tried this year Suttisan, Platinum Mall, Paragon (last week) .. all rejected due to no work permit

naemlo · #**4554** 29-12-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Deepheat

Kasikorn Bank is the only foreigner friendly bank where you can open an account without any hassle.

Depends on branch.... not all accept tourist. I have Business Visa went to Kasi, they rejected me. I went over to the next door, SCB... gave me an ATM card, ebanking and free gift on the spot. I have BKK and SCB accounts but now dun use BKK cause it dun give me ebanking and also in province, difficult to find ATM.

Sawadecup · #**4555** 30-12-2012, 01:39 AM

Tamp Mall basement got it THB 24.8.

dragon heart · #**4556** 30-12-2012, 04:29 AM

Bishan junction 8 @
24.91

TheHammers · #**4557** 31-12-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by naemlo

Depends on branch.... not all accept tourist. I have Business Visa went to Kasi, they rejected me. I went over to the next door, SCB... gave me an ATM card, ebanking and free gift on the spot. I have BKK and SCB accounts but now dun use BKK cause it dun give me ebanking and also in province, difficult to find ATM.

I did mine in Patts at the Central Festival branch. Pretty efficient and done in 20 mins including waiting time.

The manageress then walked me to the ATM outside the branch to key in my password and I was all set. Changed all my spare cash and dumped into my new account withdrawing as and when I ran out of cash.

I am happy with this bank as it has branches and ATMs conveniently located all over Thailand.

TheHammers · #**4558** 31-12-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by naemlo

U still have to do a TT from SG to Thailand... TT fee will charge in both SG and Thailand. The exchange rates is not in favor of u. With all these, u still have the hassles of fees, exchange rates.....

If u dun stay in Thailand or frequent Thailand then I dun see the benefit of TT from SG bank to Thai bank.

Local account is good for those regular in Thailand. With SGD, change to THB n when in Thailand deposit the THB into the Thai bank. Withdraw when u need, if u leave Thailand, just leave the THB in the bank for next trip.

Those who dun frequent Thailand, I dun see the point why bother about 10, 20 or 30 SGD transaction fee?? Dun make yourself miserable when u are on a tour. When u need money, just withdraw else what can u do when u have no money and want to save the transaction fee?? Beg or sell ass?

Bro, I am from London. I don't feel comfortable carrying a lot of cash travelling to the Far East so even if I have to pay the TT charges.... it is a safer option for peace of mind. Big advantage is if I run out of money in LOS, I can go online and do a transfer from my own bank in London to my Kasikorn bank account.

naemlo · #**4559** 31-12-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHammers

Bro, I am from London.

Yes but end of the day, u still need to pay for the transaction fee to these blood sucking bank.

Anyway, as long as u are happy with whatever and u get the cash, why bother about others.

To me, it is my money, I dun bother what others comment. I can pay a ger 10k for LT, others might say I paid too much but it was still my money and I had a good f.

I dun need others to tell me how I spend.

Thai31 · #**4560** 31-12-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by naemlo

Yes but end of the day, u still need to pay for the transaction fee to these blood sucking bank.

Anyway, as long as u are happy with whatever and u get the cash, why bother about others...

To me, it is my money, I dun bother what others comment. I can pay a ger 10k for LT, others might say I paid too much but it was still my money and I had a good f.

I dun need others to tell me how I spend.

10k...

i'm sure the gal keep callin darlin darlin..