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Expat - gregor200 makes some good points and agree that shift from europe back into USD is occuring.
EUR/THB options may be a good idea, but FX option pricing is probably not most peoples strong point as since its a house you are buying would leave option plays alone.
You should bear in mind that if you ever want to return the money to europe you will need to show that you brought the money in - so its best if you send the money via your bank with them noting on the transfer the purpose of the money is to buy a house. You will probably get a better excahnge rate if you do the exchange in your home country rather tha sending the EUR to Thailand and letting the Thai counterparty do the exchange here as you will be powerless over the rate you will get.
USD/THB has broken its long term (2yr) downtrend and is set for 42 - but speed of that move will depend much on USD/JPY once it gets through 110.
Good luck with your new life here.
NB - In future you may find that going to exchange sqaure, Singapore and changing cash gets you the best exchange rate anywhere - although for safety and documentation (if needed) this may not be practical.
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