Phuket

Allybabba22 · #36 14-07-2004, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Nicke

There are exchange boots everywhere so this is not going to be a problem for you. On Bangla I think they are open until 22:00.

Some hotels and bars may be able to exchange for you but expect less good rates.

People ask me sometimes late in the night if I can change for them because they are out of cash and want to continue party. Euro or USD is no problem, but noway I take strange currencies wich I have been offered many times. Many currencies is not possible to change in Thailand.

Thanks nicke thats all i needed to know

We'll be over on sat morning or friday night and ill definatly drop by your bar for a few drinks which ever night we arrive, One last thing do you know what the time difference is between ireland/england and thailand?? And thanks again for all the help guys

stevem · #37 14-07-2004, 17:20

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Originally Posted by allybabba22

Stevem im not talking about changing the money in bars,go-go's etc i was talking about at a bank or at the airport in phuket, I wouldnt expect anybody else to change the money for us, So would we be able to change over the euro's at the airport or bank?
Thanks for any help you can give

Sure I'm aware of that, just making a general comment, that perhaps you guys on the other side of the transaction mightn't think about. Just trying to give some insight into some of the things we go through as bar owners.

Allybabba22 · #38 14-07-2004, 17:30

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Originally Posted by stevem

Sure I'm aware of that, just making a general comment, that perhaps you guys on the other side of the transaction mightn't think about. Just trying to give some insight into some of the things we go through as bar owners.

He He He... I can assure you i wont be one of them guys with funny money,
When im over ill drop into your with plenty of bath to keep you happy

Nicke · #39 14-07-2004, 17:37

I think it is +7 hours difference from England/Ireland because it is 6 hours from Sweden.

Thailand GMT+7
Sweden GMT+1
England/Ireland GMT

Irish Jonny is also around and his friend Damien, also irish.

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Originally Posted by allybabba22

Thanks nicke thats all i needed to know

We'll be over on sat morning or friday night and ill definatly drop by your bar for a few drinks which ever night we arrive, One last thing do you know what the time difference is between ireland/england and thailand?? And thanks again for all the help guys

river · #40 14-07-2004, 17:45

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Originally Posted by allybabba22

Thanks geespot would it be better to change at the airport though??

The more you change at once the quicker it seems to disappear, the exchange rates in Patong are fairly competitive.

Don't get mislead by the fact that you saved half a cent by changing it at the Airport it's easier to keep track of it if you change some every couple of days, the monopoly money goes quick in Disneyland.

Allybabba22 · #41 14-07-2004, 18:00

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Originally Posted by river

The more you change at once the quicker it seems to disappear, the exchange rates in Patong are fairly competitive.

Don't get mislead by the fact that you saved half a cent by changing it at the Airport it's easier to keep track of it if you change some every couple of days, the monopoly money goes quick in Disneyland.

Thanks river its my mates money not mine,
He was just worried that he wouldnt be able to change it at all over there,
At least now we know that we can change it and thanks for the advice i think thats
what he was thinking of doing but he was'nt sure if he would be able to do it in patong.

alibaba · #42 14-07-2004, 18:08

Hi Allybabba 22.
England is on British summertime at the moment. This makes thailand 6 hrs. ahead.
Don't know what the diff is for Ireland though.
Regards changing currency. Change a little @ a/port for your immediate needs. Taxi etc. as the exchange rate is not good.
Change the rest @ money changers on Bangla, Beach Rd. etc. These rates are as good as you'll find anywhere.
Have a good trip.

Allybabba22 · #43 14-07-2004, 18:15

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Originally Posted by alibaba

Hi Allybabba 22.
England is on British summertime at the moment. This makes thailand 6 hrs. ahead.
Don't know what the diff is for Ireland though.
Regards changing currency. Change a little @ a/port for your immediate needs. Taxi etc. as the exchange rate is not good.
Change the rest @ money changers on Bangla, Beach Rd. etc. These rates are as good as you'll find anywhere.
Have a good trip.

Alibaba how long does it take to get over there from england, Im just trying to see what time and day im going to get over there for, As for changing the money where being picked up at the airport by the hotel so we wont need any money till we get to patong in anyway(but just in case i have me flexable friend) Thanks for the help mate

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alibaba · #44 14-07-2004, 18:31

England - Bangkok on a direct flight is about 11.5 hours
B/kok - Phuket is 1hr. 20 mins.

Coolhand · #45 14-07-2004, 23:00

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Originally Posted by allybabba22

Alibaba how long does it take to get over there from england, Im just trying to see what time and day im going to get over there for, As for changing the money where being picked up at the airport by the hotel so we wont need any money till we get to patong in anyway(but just in case i have me flexable friend) Thanks for the help mate

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A lot of it depends on your connections - are you flying via Heathrow? BA or Thai? If so you'll probably arrive Bankok mid afternoon on Saturday - you lucky thing

mikegb · #46 15-07-2004, 00:14

In total, from when you close your front door, reckon on about 20-24 hours.

Its worth it though........

r3aps · #47 15-07-2004, 00:59

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Originally Posted by Coolhand

A lot of it depends on your connections - are you flying via Heathrow? BA or Thai? If so you'll probably arrive Bankok mid afternoon on Saturday - you lucky thing

the ba flight lands at 355pm,and if you buy the connection flight yourself i always manage to get the 525pm connection,so you are in patong by about 8pm.changed my plans now,flying out this saturday so i will meet you sunday at mai thai if u want ally.i will be there around 10-11pm.gotta visit a few friends first.
steve

geespot · #48 15-07-2004, 04:50

Guys here's my normal to Patong

Transport to airport
GLA-LHR
LHR-BKK
BKK-HKT
Picked up and travel to house Patong

Total travel time 22 hours door to door
Flying time 14 hours

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ps pissed all the way, only way to fly with Thai Airways

Slappy · #49 15-07-2004, 05:16

DO bars accept credit cards and, if so, is it safe to do so?

Billy009 · #50 15-07-2004, 07:20

Hi im so confused now looking at this thread....is it better to take travellers cheque from uk post office..? sterling cheques us cheques do they exchange uk notes in puket please help newbie

r3aps · #51 15-07-2004, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Billy009

Hi im so confused now looking at this thread....is it better to take travellers cheque from uk post office..? sterling cheques us cheques do they exchange uk notes in puket please help newbie

take sterling travel checks as u get better exchange than dollar ones.also u get even better exchange rate for sterling cash.
steve

Paddy · #52 15-07-2004, 13:03

The ATM is obviously the simplest and easiest. But beware - different banks apply different surcharges and some of them are a real killer, as I just found to my cost when I got my monthly statement!

I'm a dozy twat with money anyway.

Dawsey, if you've got HSBC debit card, you should spare the extra time it might take to track down an HSBC ATM, or an affiliate. Then there should be no surcharge.

Bobby · #53 15-07-2004, 13:16

Some bars accept credit cards (eg.: U2, Gonzo, ...) but most not.

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Originally Posted by Slappy

DO bars accept credit cards and, if so, is it safe to do so?

Allybabba22 · #54 15-07-2004, 17:37

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Originally Posted by r3aps

the ba flight lands at 355pm,and if you buy the connection flight yourself i always manage to get the 525pm connection,so you are in patong by about 8pm.changed my plans now,flying out this saturday so i will meet you sunday at mai thai if u want ally.i will be there around 10-11pm.gotta visit a few friends first.
steve

Yeah thats cool r3aps see ye then,
Im flying via amsterdam/bangkok/phuket(air lingus/chinaair/bangkokair) just collected the tickets now its gonna take about 24hrs and thats if theres no delays, One thing i forgot to ask was when i check in my luggage at dublin airport do i have to pick them up in amsterdam/bangkok etc. Or do i just pick them up when i get to phuket, Sorry mite be a stupid question but i never had to fly on multible flights before. Thanks

Coolhand · #55 15-07-2004, 18:08

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Originally Posted by allybabba22

One thing i forgot to ask was when i check in my luggage at dublin airport do i have to pick them up in amsterdam/bangkok etc. Or do i just pick them up when i get to phuket, Thanks

If you ask at Dublin you should be able to check them all the way through to Phuket. When you arrive in Thailand you will clear immigration at Bangkok. You will arrive at Phuket at the domestic arrivals, you then have to go into international arrivals to collect your cases, and go through customs there.

Werwolf · #56 15-07-2004, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Coolhand

...... When you arrive in Thailand you will clear immigration at Bangkok. You will arrive at Phuket at the domestic arrivals, you then have to go into international arrivals to collect your cases, and go through customs there.

You can also clear the immigration in Phuket. The connection flights at the International Airport in Bangkok for Phuket are normally in one of the gates 1 to 7
So you don´t have to go at Bangkok to the National Airport and in Phuket not to the International to pick up your baggage

Allybabba22 · #57 15-07-2004, 23:23

Thanks for all the help guys

gregor200 · #58 10-12-2004, 21:04

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Originally Posted by dawsey

I know this has been asked before,but I have to arrange my Thai money next week for trip on 31st Mar.I was thinking of taking £500 in Baht and using my HSBC switch card to withdraw as and when needed.Is there a limit to the amount you can withdraw in Patong (£250 per day in UK). Also taking small amount of $ travellers cheques for use in Singapore. Is this the best way to go.Cheers for replies

Several times I was withdrawing 26,000 bath at ATM, it costs me about 4 euro transaction fee. Think the limit is about 500 euro, but did´t check.

gregor200 · #59 10-12-2004, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Slappy

DO bars accept credit cards and, if so, is it safe to do so?

I have never seen a bar accepting credit cards. Even some stores don´t accept european visa cards. Lotus accepts all kind of credit cards without additional pay, normal stores (even the gold stores your gf likes a lot), cannot accept european cards or you have to pay an additional 3 percent. It is cheaper go to atm and get 500 euro with your ec card.