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How to exchange Thai Baht when traveling to Thailand?

Exchange: The first thing you have to do when you arrive in Bangkok is to exchange money. In Bangkok, the currencies of major countries in the world can be freely exchanged. The exchange rate of RMB to Thai baht is now about 1:4.34, but if you exchange it in a bank , the maximum exchange rate can only be about 1:4.1. If you exchange with the tour guide, the maximum amount will be 1:4, so if possible, it is best to exchange money in the black market in Bangkok. Bangkok's SUPER RICH is the largest underground bank in Thailand, and many Hong Kong Black money from Taiwan and the United States is all bleached in this bank. The largest outlet of SUPER RICH is next to the World Trade Center in Bangkok. There are about 6 people at the door. No matter how hot the weather is, they always wear jackets because they have guns in their clothes. There are also a few The police sit at the door and read newspapers every day (it's really a case of black and white). I once saw a Hong Kong person carrying two large boxes to change money. The guard refused to let him in, saying he was a VIP. Later, he left in a Mercedes-Benz! SUPER RICH also has a large entrance on Sukhumvit Street. Another point please rest assured, there are absolutely no counterfeit coins when exchanging money here.

Travel: There are many means of transportation to choose from on the streets of Bangkok. You can take the subway, light rail, taxi, and the famous "tuk-tuk". However, my suggestion is to take the subway and light rail. This will save less time, because the traffic in Bangkok is really terrible. If the traffic jam is serious, you can walk for several hours on the 100-meter road (I have personally experienced this). Moreover, the subway and light rail pass through the downtown area of ??Bangkok, which is a good choice for shopping and entertainment. The price is also very cheap, usually only a few RMB. Taxis in Bangkok are all Toyota vehicles. The starting price is 35 baht, about 8 yuan, and after 2 kilometers, an additional 2 baht is added for every 200 meters. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, you will have to skip the meter. Generally, the fare is around 100 baht. The "tuk-tuk" doesn't feel very good to ride on (it's actually one of the three domestic ones). Because it doesn't have air conditioning, you have to endure the hot weather and car exhaust, but if you try it occasionally, you can also appreciate the exotic customs!

Accommodation: Bangkok's hotel industry is the most developed in Southeast Asia. All the famous brand hotel chains in the world are here, and there are more than one. The hotel's services are very good value, with 5-star prices. That is about 1,000 RMB, but it should be noted that the hotel does not provide toiletries and slippers, and a 15% service charge is required on the room rate. Remember to tip. The hotels you can choose from include: Bangkok Oriental Hotel, President Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Sofitel Hotel, Armani Hotel, Emerald Hotel, Bangkok Ambassador Hotel, etc. These are all relatively high-end, and of course the prices are higher!

Food: Thai food is mainly hot and sour. The famous one is "DONGYANGGONG" hot and sour shrimp soup. My favorite is seafood and shark's fin. To eat seafood, you have to go to three places: one is the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand The seafood at "BAKONGPAO" next to the restaurant and "HUIHUANG" on Ratchada Street are very fresh. Although the environment is average, you can eat and drink freely and it feels good. Another very famous seafood restaurant is "Jianxin Restaurant". The Japanese Prime Minister visited Thailand and especially ate seafood here! Of course you have to go to Chinatown to eat shark fin: Thai shark fin is actually made in Cantonese cuisine, and the price is very cheap. You can usually eat a big bowl for 150 yuan, which is very satisfying!

Entertainment industry: Bangkok’s nightlife is very colorful. Entertainment generally includes bars, nightclubs, dance halls, bathing centers, and relatively high-end private clubs.

Bar-hopping: It’s best to go to NANA on Sukhumvit Street, where there are more than 100 bars, and there are all kinds of Thai girls dancing; the other street is SILONG, where there are also 100 bars There are many bars; followed by KAOSANG, there are almost more than 60 bars, where most local Thais go. The bars in Bangkok are not large in size, but each has its own style.

Nightclubs: Nightclubs in Bangkok are generally visited by Chinese people. The most famous one is Mahathat Nightclub, which has 6 floors and is home to beauties, with a maximum number of more than 300 people.

Next are Red Cherry, Polaris, Oriental Pearl, Heaven and Earth (it is said to be newly opened), etc. These are the places visited by many Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese, but rarely visited by Thais!

Dance Hall: The most famous dance hall in Bangkok is LANULA on Sukhumvit Street. This is the most upscale DISCO. You have to go through a security check when entering. Many children of high-ranking Thai government officials go there to play. They have been there. I met the son of the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, who brought 7 or 8 bodyguards with him. My boss is a classmate of mine. He often lent me copies of homework before exams so that I could play with it if I had the chance. Most of the dance halls are concentrated on Ratchada Street. The most famous ones are: DANCE FEVER and JUJU. There are also many dance halls whose names I really can’t remember. But there is a feeling that as long as I have played in DICSO in Bangkok, after returning to China, I feel that domestic PUBs do not have that crazy atmosphere, haha! There is another street that cannot be ignored. Many Hong Kong movies were filmed on this street. That is RCA, commonly known as "Dancing Street". There are more than 50 DISCOs on both sides of this street. There is nothing special about it during the day, but when you arrive At night, all the DISCOs are playing music, and people are drinking and dancing on the road. The entrances and exits of the road are blocked by police and police cars, and there are huge screens dedicated to capturing the appearance of PLMM. People who have been to RCA will not find it satisfying to go to any DISCO in the future. Got it!