2012 APDSA MID-YEAR MEETING, NAKORN PATHOM, THAILAND

2012 APDSA MID-YEAR MEETING, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND 4 Nov 2012
adapter.
Depending on how much you plan to travel in the future, it may be
worthwhile to get a combination voltage converter and plug adapter.
Currency Exchange
On arrival in Bangkok currency exchange counters are conveniently located in the
arrival hall after you pass customs inspection. There are also some TM machines in
the hall. Thailand receives visitors from throughout the world and can exchange most
currencies. I save up my left over bank notes from other countries and take them to
Thailand to exchange. The exchange rate at the Bangkok airport is reasonable
compared with what you can get in town. If you want to shop rates, just exchange
enough for your first day.
Money exchange counters are very easy to find in the visitor areas of Bangkok. Most
of the money changers you see are outlets of Thai banks. Generally their rates are
competitive with one another. You can get a better rate with travelers checks than
bank notes although they charge 23 baht in handling fees and stamps for each
travelers check. Try to bring large travelers checks.
If you bring bank notes, try to bring newer notes. This is especially true of the new
US banknote designs. US dollar bank notes and travelers checks are the most
widely accepted, easiest to exchange and give the best rates.
When changing travelers checks you'll need your passport for identification and they
will ask you where you are staying. And of course always recount and check to see
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