First international trip to Thailand. Any suggestions?

[arjun697]

Bangkok is definitely worth 2 days at the start and one at the end for shopping. In the middle phase, better to go to Phuket/Krabi to cover of all the islands nearby. Or else you need to take a bus/train from Bangkok to Chumpon and from there go visit Koh Samui side of islands.

 

[ENIAC]

In my experience, zero Forex DC is always better. But if you like to bet on exchange rate difference then converting to USD at lower rate and then using USD on higher is a good plan

Can you suggest a good Zero Forex DC for POS? Also, how is the acceptability of DCB there? Plain Magnus 2.4% - 2% Forex charges will also be beneficial.

 

[_ayush]

Can you suggest a good Zero Forex DC for POS? Also, how is the acceptability of DCB there? Plain Magnus 2.4% - 2% Forex charges will also be beneficial.

DCB is a hit or miss. I was only able to use it in a couple of places only.
Also forex charge for both magnus and DCB would be 2.36% (2% forex markup + 18% gst on that). also I heard GVP is removed so not much benefit in using DCB either.

 

[cc_dc_explorer]

What is the card to cash acceptance ratio at shops/outlet/etc in Thailand? If let’s say carrying less cash and trying to do majority expenses on card with 0 forex markup?

 

[ENIAC]

What is the card to cash acceptance ratio at shops/outlet/etc in Thailand? If let’s say carrying less cash and trying to do majority expenses on card with 0 forex markup?

Its fairly accepted at larger stores and restaurants, but do not expect from street vendors. Most of the places have cash conversion options, so do not worry