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Money Options in Cambodia/Thailand
Greg Pankhurst wrote:
Was just wondering if ATMs are now abundant in these 2 countries, or whether Travellers Cheques are still your best bet ? Maybe even USD might be the best option in Cambodia ? Thailand: ATM Cambodia: US$ cash, mix of sizes, change some to riel in town to get better prices. miguel -- See the world from your web browser: http://travel.u.nu/ |
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Greg Pankhurst wrote:
Cambodia and Thailand will actually be the last legs of a fairly long trip, and the preceding countries don't run on the USD, and I'd rather not carry a wedge for the entire duration of the trip. Any idea how easily I'll be able to pick up USD in Bangkok ? They're not at all hard to get (it's not like India or something where you have to jump through all sorts of hoops) but on the other hand it may be a bit of work to get a really good rate. miguel -- See the world from your web browser: http://travel.u.nu/ |
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Was just wondering if ATMs are now abundant in these 2 countries, or whether Travellers Cheques are still your best bet ? Maybe even USD might be the best option in Cambodia ? Interested to hear input from recent visitors. Cheers Greg |
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Miguel Cruz wrote:
Greg Pankhurst wrote: Was just wondering if ATMs are now abundant in these 2 countries, or whether Travellers Cheques are still your best bet ? Maybe even USD might be the best option in Cambodia ? Thailand: ATM Cambodia: US$ cash, mix of sizes, change some to riel in town to get better prices. Cheers Miguel. Cambodia and Thailand will actually be the last legs of a fairly long trip, and the preceding countries don't run on the USD, and I'd rather not carry a wedge for the entire duration of the trip. Any idea how easily I'll be able to pick up USD in Bangkok ? Greg |
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Miguel Cruz wrote:
Greg Pankhurst wrote: Cambodia and Thailand will actually be the last legs of a fairly long trip, and the preceding countries don't run on the USD, and I'd rather not carry a wedge for the entire duration of the trip. Any idea how easily I'll be able to pick up USD in Bangkok ? They're not at all hard to get (it's not like India or something where you have to jump through all sorts of hoops) but on the other hand it may be a bit of work to get a really good rate. Thanx again Miguel Greg |
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On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 10:25:16 +1000, Greg Pankhurst wrote:
Cambodia and Thailand will actually be the last legs of a fairly long trip, and the preceding countries don't run on the USD, and I'd rather not carry a wedge for the entire duration of the trip. Any idea how easily I'll be able to pick up USD in Bangkok ? Getting USD is easy. Getting the small notes that you will want for Cambodia is a bit harder. Try to get your USD's on a day when the banks are open because the money changers do run out. -- Use the From: header. Sending mail to or will only result in frustration. |
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"Greg Pankhurst" schrieb im
Newsbeitrag news:1g5qx02.1kc2jt87q191cN%g.pankhurst@spamblock. cfi.unsw.edu.spamblock.au.. .. Was just wondering if ATMs are now abundant in these 2 countries, or whether Travellers Cheques are still your best bet ? Maybe even USD might be the best option in Cambodia ? Cash from ATMs in Bangkok no problem, as said. In Cambodia I haven't found one working with my cards. I had some travellers checqes in USD with me, you can change them easily in the bank. It's the best option if you don't want to take big amounts of cash with you. I also had once withdrawn money with my visa card at the bank (not by machine), it took a while and had quite high fees, so I'd prefer travelers cheques, definitely. You don't need much money in Cambodia, anyway, I spent 15 USD per day alltogether. |
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When you get cash USD for Cambodia (or any country in the region,
really) make sure they is absolutely no damage (torn, written upon,...). I usually inspect the bills one by one and refuse those that even seem remotely damaged. Saves you a lot of argueing and head-ache. Kris On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:16:30 +0000 (UTC), (Eric Edwards) wrote: On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 10:25:16 +1000, Greg Pankhurst wrote: Cambodia and Thailand will actually be the last legs of a fairly long trip, and the preceding countries don't run on the USD, and I'd rather not carry a wedge for the entire duration of the trip. Any idea how easily I'll be able to pick up USD in Bangkok ? Getting USD is easy. Getting the small notes that you will want for Cambodia is a bit harder. Try to get your USD's on a day when the banks are open because the money changers do run out. |
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