No. I
Travel money
Revolut, Wise or Starling in Thailand. Fourteen days of receipts.
Real ATM withdrawals, real fees, real exchange rates from real shops. One card came out clearly ahead.
GBP/THB
43.5521
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A magazine about money, travel and life in Thailand.
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