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When visiting Chiang Rai, you will need to use local currency (Thai Baht – THB) for daily expenses as cash payments are still preferred in Thailand. There are plenty of banks and other money changers in the city but the best exchange rates we could find in Chiang Rai were offered by Super Rich Money Exchange.

Super Rich Money Exchange - Best Rates in Chiang Rai

Best Money Changer in Chiang Rai

The best foreign exchange rates we could find in Chiang Rai were offered by Super Rich Money Exchange which is located on Thanalai street (Google Maps).

Super Rich Chiang Rai is open daily, from 8:30 to 18:00.

Of course, we couldn’t check all the money changers in the city but as experienced travelers we can confirm that exchanging money at Super Rich Chiang Rai is a really good choice as they are offering probably the most competitive exchange rates in Chiang Rai.

Best Currency Exchange Rates in Chiang Rai

Super Rich Money Exchange charges no commission, so the rate displayed is exactly the same that you get.

How good foreign exchange rates can be expected at the best money changer in Chiang Rai? Let’s see!

Super Rich Money Exchange - Best Rates in Chiang Rai

Best USD to THB exchange rate in Chiang Rai

The official USD exchange rate on the day of our visit was 30.77 THB for 1 US Dollar, so the rate offered at the best money changer in Chiang Rai (30.60 THB/USD) was only by 0.17 THB lower than the market rate. For every dollar exchanged here you’re losing only about 0.006 USD or 0.6 USD per 100 USD. However, this rate is offered only for 50 and 100 USD banknotes as worse exchange rate is offered for smaller USD bills.

Best EUR to THB exchange rate in Chiang Rai

The official EUR exchange rate at the time was 34.15 THB for 1 Euro, so the rate offered at Super Rich Chiang Rai (33.90 THB/EUR) was only by 0.25 THB lower than the market rate. For every euro exchanged here you’re losing only about 0.007 EUR or about 0.7 EUR per 100 EUR. Slightly worse exchange rate than you can get for US Dollars but still very competitive.

Best GBP to THB exchange rate in Chiang Rai

The official GBP exchange rate on the day of our visit was 37.44 THB for 1 British Pound, so the rate offered at this currency exchange office (37.10 THB/GBP) was by 0.34 PLN or by 0.9% lower than the market rate.

Exchange rates of other currencies

Less popular currencies are exchanged at a bit lower rates at Super Rich Chiang Rai but they are still competitive.

The official AUD exchange rate at the time was 20.85 THB for 1 Australian Dollar, so the best rate offered by money changer in Chiang Rai (20.50 THB/AUD) was by 0.35 THB or by about 1.7% lower than the market rate.

The official CHF exchange rate at the time was 31.46 THB for 1 Swiss Franc, so the best rate offered in Chiang Rai (31.10 THB/CHF) was by 0.36 THB or by 1.2% lower than the market rate.

The official CAD exchange rate at the time was 23.10 THB for 1 Canadian Dollar, so the rate offered by Super Rich Money Exchange (22.85 THB/CAD) was by 0.25 THB or by about 1.1% lower than the market rate.

The official JPY exchange rate at the time was 0.290 THB for 1 Japanese Yen, so the rate offered here (0.286 THB/JPY) was by 0.004 THB or by 1.4% lower than the market rate.

The official CNY exchange rate at the time was 4.36 THB for 1 Chinese Yuan, so the rate offered by the best money changer in Chiang Rai (4.26 THB/CNY) was by 0.10 THB or by 2.3% lower than the market rate.

Current Exchange Rates

As currency exchange rates are dynamic and can change at any time, for current exchange rates offered by the best money changer in Chiang Rai check the website of their company.

Tips

If going to Super Rich Money Exchange is not convenient for you, check our review of other options for exchanging money in Chiang Rai.

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