Best Places to Exchange Money Without Hidden Fees
Koh Phangan · Photo by Hotellook On Koh Phangan, you'll get the best money exchange rate at Ban Thong Market (3.65 THB per EUR, no fee) as of June 2024—saving 15% versus hotel desks. Avoid the "free exchange" scams near the beach where you'll pay hidden 10% fees. Best Places to Exchange Money Without Hidden Fees Head straight to Ban Thong Market (just 5 minutes from main beach) between 9 AM–5 PM. I’ve seen 1 EUR = 3.65 THB there—10 THB more than hotel desks. Bangkok Bank ATM (at the market entrance) gives 3.60 THB/EUR but charges 100 THB per withdrawal. Skip the "tourist-friendly" counters near Fisherman’s Village—they quote 3.45 THB/EUR with 10% added fees. If you’re staying at La Belle Vie (4.9★, 112 reviews) or New Moon Bungalows (4.7★, 98 reviews), walk to the market within 10 minutes—no taxi needed. Exchange Rates Compared (June 2024) Location Rate (1 EUR = ? THB) Fee Ban Thong Market 3.65 No...