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๐ฑ Currency Exchange Information
๐ฐ 1. Currency Used
- The official currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB, เธฟ).
๐ช 2. Where to Exchange Money in Chiang Mai
- ๐ข Currency Exchange Booths:
- Widely available at Chiang Mai Airport, major shopping malls (MAYA, Central Festival, Central Chiang Mai Airport), and tourist areas (Nimman, Old City).
- ๐ฆ Banks:
- Major Thai banks (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Krungthai Bank) have branches and exchange counters in the city and on/near the CMU campus.
- ๐ธ Superrich and Authorized Money Changers:
- Superrich, Sakol Money Exchange, and other independent money changers offer attractive exchange rates. Outlets are found in shopping malls and popular tourist zones.
- It's recommended to compare rates, as bank counters may offer slightly less favorable rates than private money changers.
๐ซ 3. On Campus
- CMU area has several bank branches and ATMs.
- Some banks or convenience stores around or inside the university (like within Doi Suthep and Nimman campuses) offer currency exchange service.
- ๐ณ ATMs supporting international cards are widely available; withdrawal fees are usually 150โ220 THB per transaction.
๐ 4. What You Need
- ๐ For amounts over a certain threshold (e.g., 20,000 THB), you might need to show your passport.
- ๐ต Small exchanges or ATM withdrawals may not require identification.
๐ณ 5. Payment Methods
- ๐ต Cash is widely used for food, markets, and taxis.
- ๐ณ Credit/debit cards (VISA, MasterCard) are accepted at hotels, shopping malls, and some restaurants/cafes.
- ๐ฑ Many modern QR code/mobile payment options (PromptPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay) are available, but usually for Thai or Chinese accounts.
๐ก Tips:
- โ๏ธ Avoid exchanging large amounts at the airport for the best rates.
- ๐ Always count your cash before leaving the counter.
- ๐ Keep some smaller change for buses or street food.
