Phuket

markh · #1 18-11-2003, 17:28

hi guys,

what is the best way to bring holiday money to phuket.

cash, travelers cheques, atm or credit card?

exchange rates better uk, kl or phuket?

im in the uk. uk cash or us dollars?

thanks

Rex7777 · #2 18-11-2003, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by markh

hi guys,

what is the best way to bring holiday money to phuket.

cash, travelers cheques, atm or credit card?

exchange rates better uk, kl or phuket?

im in the uk. uk cash or us dollars?

thanks

I usually bring travelers checks and an ATM card. I've had no trouble using either. The exchange rates are usually pretty competitive from one place to another, or so it seemed.

Rex

markh · #3 18-11-2003, 19:08

thanks rex

Bobby · #4 18-11-2003, 20:30

Hi,
I rarely carry foreign cash with me. I always use my standard cirrus/maestro card or sometimes my visa card as ATMs can be found almost everywhere in Patong.

Regards,
Bobby

mikegb · #5 19-11-2003, 00:25

Hi,

I do exactly the same as Bono. 2 cards. Carry one at a time. Never had any problems.

eric-the-viking · #6 19-11-2003, 03:26

me same same as you guys ,a little cash ,some travel cheques but always a card or to but never carry them at the same time in case i lose one .

Jonas · #7 19-11-2003, 05:05

same here to , a little cash , 2 cards ....
But you can take out 20000 bath in Phuket a day in ATM-machines
thats no problems ...

Murdock · #8 19-11-2003, 10:22

Seems like a common theme. A little cash, credit card, and ATM card. Cheers!

markh · #9 19-11-2003, 13:29

thanks to all you guys for your replys,

i think you all have the same idea's on carrying cash.

thanks again, ill be there 26th dec

pancake31 · #10 19-11-2003, 17:49

Well when I was there I took out 30000 B on my visa card at one occation.

The only limit I had was the one by the bank that issued my card.

I had a limit on 10000 SEK cash withrawal for 10 consecutive days at that time.

And i have NEVER EVER walked with my plastic to the bar or restaurants in Phuket. As soon as I got to the guesthouse/hotel the card and passports were always kept safe. I always used my waterproof tube around my neck with all the purples.red.blue.green bills. Still have that tube even today. (Together with all the tags that I got from the christin girls,JJJ,111,AAA,KKK)