thai baht rate update - Page 199

tresni888 · #**2971** 24-03-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by naemlo

It is 22.95 ??? Cannot be 29.95, typo error?? If it is 29.95, I confirm go n change tmr first thing in the morning.

Think its a typo la.. 29.95 is very out of range le.

Bushnell 1918cb · #**2972** 25-03-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by naemlo

It is 22.95 ??? Cannot be 29.95, typo error?? If it is 29.95, I confirm go n change tmr first thing in the morning.

Sorry,

Make a big mistake. It was 22.95.

mel&nicole · #**2973** 25-03-2010, 12:55 PM

yesterday arcade 23

indianmagicoil · #**2974** 25-03-2010, 11:23 PM

Bangkok 2 days ago was averaging 23.15... saw at TMB counter this evening was 22.85

Jialat looks like the baht is no where weakening. Its strengthening against the USD and the currencies of its major trading partners. Red Shirt protests not having the effect on the baht that some of us had hoped for.

yinyang · #**2975** 26-03-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

. saw at TMB counter this evening was 22.85

Jialat looks like the baht is no where weakening. Its strengthening against the USD and the currencies of its major trading partners.

With bht now crashing down below 23 barrier, I opted to "hedge" my agoda hotel booking (end April/start May) rate @23 to sgd vs thb option. You never get a good rate via plastic anyhow.

Strengthening of bht is not only due to vis-a-vis t USD and other trading countries currencies (as you say), but also inherently from decent exports growth and propospects (as bro Bushnell said earlier). Shxts, there goes my extra pint

indianmagicoil · #**2976** 27-03-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yinyang

With bht now crashing down below 23 barrier, I opted to "hedge" my agoda hotel booking (end April/start May) rate @23 to sgd vs thb option. You never get a good rate via plastic anyhow.

Strengthening of bht is not only due to vis-a-vis t USD and other trading countries currencies (as you say), but also inherently from decent exports growth and propospects (as bro Bushnell said earlier). Shxts, there goes my extra pint

555+ welcome back to Krungthep bro... yeah plastic gives the worst rates. Economic data released by the Thai govt for last Q of 2009 shows Thai exports like processed foods are up and surprise, surprise... tourist arrivals!

yinyang · #**2977** 27-03-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by indianmagicoil

Economic data released by the Thai govt for last Q of 2009 shows Thai exports like processed foods are up and surprise, surprise... tourist arrivals!

Tourist bit's "seasonally" adjusted with usual high year end inbounds (vs lows same period prior year). Mar's likely hit with media fallout on red blood squirt (europe's more turned off)

leaseoflife · #**2978** 28-03-2010, 01:52 AM

Today change at Bishan J8 at only 22.8. No choice lah... hedge a bit. Buy a bit first, then when rate is higher, but again. Lucky still got some loose notes from my last trip which was changed at a better rate.

Air tix also getting higher... dun seem to be able to get any flights below $200 for the decent timings. Ended up paying $302 for Thai Airways (Airasia round-trip going for $264).

Bushnell 1918cb · #**2979** 29-03-2010, 07:40 PM

[QUOTE=leaseoflife;4714379]Today change at Bishan J8 at only 22.8. No choice lah... hedge a bit. Buy a bit first, then when rate is higher, but again. Lucky still got some loose notes from my last trip which was changed at a better rate.

This evening rate @ money changer situated inside CK department store, Smith St is 22.90.

indianmagicoil · #**2980** 29-03-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yinyang

Tourist bit's "seasonally" adjusted with usual high year end inbounds (vs lows same period prior year). Mar's likely hit with media fallout on red blood...

Underestimated the crowd and almost missed my flight a few weeks ago coz immigration queues were all the way to the back at the 2 entrances. Luckily airline gave me a "fast forward" pass. Cleared immigration & security scan in 5 minutes. Came back queues also as long at arrivals. Oh yes... almost forgot what tiz thread about... Thai UOB today 22.75

BlueDragon193 · #**2981** 30-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leaseoflife

Today change at Bishan J8 at only 22.8. No choice lah... hedge a bit. Buy a bit first, then when rate is higher, but again. Lucky still got some loose notes from my last trip which was changed at a better rate.

Air tix also getting higher... dun seem to be able to get any flights below $200 for the decent timings. Ended up paying $302 for Thai Airways (Airasia round-trip going for $264).

Are you by any chance staying around Bishan.??

Hope to get better rate before leaving.

rapier1978 · #**2982** 30-03-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Are you by any chance staying around Bishan.??

Hope to get better rate before leaving.

Change at Chinatown CK at 22.9

Moomoocow · #**2983** 30-03-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Are you by any chance staying around Bishan.??

Hope to get better rate before leaving.

Better to change in S'pore. Rates in BKK and Chiangmai was at around 22.5 ~ 22.6!

BlueDragon193 · #**2984** 31-03-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rapier1978

Change at Chinatown CK at 22.9

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Originally Posted by Moomoocow

Better to change in S'pore. Rates in BKK and Chiangmai was at around 22.5 ~ 22.6!

Noted with thanks.

Today, UOB Thai quote @ 22.75 bahts.

RomeohumJuliet · #**2985** 31-03-2010, 11:23 AM

Also some places will con you money if you change for thai baht in the streets of thailand. watch out for those tuk tuk drivers. but some of them really know good places to bring you cheong!