Topic: travel money

ATM fees on foreign cards in Thailand

Every Thai ATM charges a fixed fee on foreign cards, and the "convert to your currency" screen adds a hidden margin on top. What the fees are made of, the one button to always decline, and the cheaper ways to get baht.

Where to exchange money in Thailand

Licensed exchange booths in Thai cities usually beat banks, airports and ATMs on rate. How to read a rate board, why the condition and size of your notes changes the rate, what to avoid at the airport, and how much cash to carry.