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flux

2007-10-23 09:55:54

what is the best plan for currency in thailand ?

we are going to bangkok - krabi (krabi sands resort) then phi phi island villiage

i am assuming we can use the ATM in bangkok to get currency but what about krabi and phi phi island ?

is it best to get dollars or baht for day to day exenses ?

can i use a card in most restaurants ?

we go on the 10th november for the first time and are very excited, we've wanted to go for ages

thankyou xx

Sunbear

2007-10-23 10:55:21

Krabi Sands Resort has an ATM by the restaurant. Always get Baht myself.
Not all restaurants will take cards but many do. If the meal is only going to set you back a tenner cash is best anyway.

flux

2007-10-25 10:07:35

thanks

we'll take cash with us to phi phi , but i think there may be an ATM where the small shops are

many thanks for your help !

garlic bread

2007-10-25 13:18:53

Hi Flux, i returned back from a 2 week trip to bangkok, koh samui, krabi and phi phi and no problems getting money from an ATM. Where we stayed in Krabi (railey beach) there were only a few ATM machines, but there where plenty in phi phi..

Have a great time....I am seriously jealous :lol:

flux

2007-10-25 13:20:24

thanks garlic bread

i am getting so excited now !!!!!

Travelling Sam

2007-10-25 16:04:27

Hi Flux, i returned back from a 2 week trip to bangkok, koh samui, krabi and phi phi and no problems getting money from an ATM. Where we stayed in Krabi (railey beach) there were only a few ATM machines, but there where plenty in phi phi..

Have a great time....I am seriously jealous Laughing

Cash machines in Railey beach

They didn't even have electricity 12 years ago.

oldoldgit

2007-10-28 12:47:12

Get your cash on your card from a bank and pay cash whenever you can as many people have had their cards copied in restaurants and account emptied, never let your card out of your sight!

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