Hi fellow travelers. In this article, you will read about money exchange counters at the Don Mueang Airport (DMK), International Arrivals, Bangkok. I did not make this article about “best exchange rates” because at this airport, you can’t even get good exchange rates.
Indian Tourists Get Visa-Free Entry To Thailand: New Rules, Valid Dates
The government of Thailand implemented a visa-waiver scheme for Indian passport holders. Starting November 10, 2023, Indian nationals were allowed to visit Thailand for 30 days, without a visa. This visa waiver was initially available up to May 10, 2024, and was later extended up to November 11, 2024.
Hotel Red Planet, Phuket (Patong) Review, or, What Was Wrong There!
Hi dear reader. In this post, I will share my experience at the Red Planet hotel in Patong, Phuket, and the reason for my decision never to go back there. And that does not mean I don’t like Red Planet hotels. Because apart from Phuket, I have stayed in Red Planet hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Manila, and Angeles City (Clark), and most of my stays were good.
Should You Carry Indian Rupees When Traveling To Thailand?
Whether to carry Indian rupees to Thailand, and exchange them for Thai Baht after getting there? This is a frequently asked question on my YouTube channel. The reason people would like to carry Indian currency while going to Thailand is totally understandable. The exchange rate for INR>>THB in India is not so good. Thai currency is available with money changers in India, but they sell it at a high premium, which is usually upwards of 6% over the official exchange rate.
Self Service Coin Laundry at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur – Laundry Hub
If you are staying in a hotel near the KL Sentral station in Kuala Lumpur, you may be looking for a cheap, 24-hour, self-service coin laundry. If you are, this is the article you need to read. Thankfully, there is a coin laundry service close to the KL Sentral station.
Free Shuttle Bus Between KLIA and KLIA2
There are two options to travel between KLIA and KLIA2 (the two terminals of Kuala Lumpur International Airport). One is a paid option, which costs RM 2, and the other is totally free. The paid option is the airport train which connects the airport to the KL Sentral Station, and the free option is a shuttle bus. In this article, you will read all about the free shuttle bus.
Malaysia ATM Guide: Limits, ATM Fee, Cards Accepted, and Best ATM
If you plan to visit Malaysia and use your ATM card to withdraw cash from a Malaysian ATM, this is the article for you. And, it is mostly good news. I will share information regarding cash withdrawal limits, ATM usage fees, which cards are accepted, and which is the best ATM for tourists in Malaysia. Additionally, I will briefly touch upon dynamic currency conversion, as to why it matters in Malaysia.
Best Money Changer At KL Sentral (Nu Sentral Mall)
KL Sentral is the transportation hub of Kuala Lumpur. Apart from the train and bus stations, the main attraction of this area is the Nu Sentral Shopping Mall. On the ground floor of this shopping mall are located two money changers in the KL Sentral area – Jalinan Duta and Global Millennium Trading. The day I visited the place, I compared the exchange rates offered by the two, and I found Jalinan Duta exchanging money at the best rates.
Vegetarian Fast Food Options On Pattaya Beach Road
Finding vegetarian food in Pattaya is easy if you are looking for Indian food. However, if something other than Indian is on your mind, you may have to look around a bit. I did look around, and was able to find some vegetarian fast food options on Beach Road.
Don Mueang Airport To Pattaya
If your flight into Thailand is landing at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok (DMK), and you need to travel from there to Pattaya, this article is for you. Let me warn you first, this little hop to Pattaya is going to take some work. Unless, of course, you are taking a cab. Taking a cab is the easiest option, but the cost of that cab ride will exceed 1500 THB. If that sounds expensive to you, please keep reading.