When I travel 2 Asia am I better off taking Thai baht Cambodian Riel & Veitnam dong or us dollors.?

Answer 1

I'd recommend taking most of your money as traveller's cheques, and enough US dollars to get by for several days in case you don't find a bank. But definitly US dollars. You can change it up in any banks and some shops take US dollars anyway (in Vietnam at least).
A few places I went to wanted me to pay in Dollars, so when I gave them vietnamese dong, they charged me for it and used a rather extortionate exchange rate! cheeky monkeys
Be careful if you use ATMs as I used them alot when I was in vietnam and some of them charged about $7 every time I withdrew money.
Have fun!!

Answer 2

Cambodia just got international ATMs about 6 months ago. But USD is the currency in use there anyway - except for amounts less than $1 where riel is used.

Baht and Dong only acepted in Thailand and Vietnam. Easy to change USD or any other currency. But ATM easiest and safest option. However, banks usually do not give a very good rate on currency conversion.

Answer 3

Don't think about changing USD for THB in another country. If you do, they exchange your USD for the local currency then the local currency into THB. As mentioned, there is an exchange in the airport lobby just after you clear immigrations and are waiting for your bags. It's open 24/7. The bad part is, the exchange rate isn't good but it will get you started. Exchange just enough to get transportation to your hotel and have a couple THB left over. There's also an ATM machine there. Use ATM machines the rest of the time. While travelers checks give a higher exchange rate, they also have stamp processing fees attached which mean you loose in the long run. ATMs also charge a fee but, if you withdraw the max each transaction, you come out ahead. Inform your bank of the time you'll be gone so they won't cancel your card when they see overseas transactions. Also, carry a second card if possible just in case. Enjoy the trip.

Answer 4

US currecny for sure. In Thailand the exchange is not bad and you will need to change your currency but do it in country rather than before hand. In Cambodia the US dollar is widely accepted and you will not necessarily have to change to Riel (I didn't when I visited). In Vietnam the same goes for the dong you may wish to change over the currency but you may want just pay iwth your dollars. The main issue of changing the currency in Cambodia and Vietnam is that you recieve so many bills for a such a small amount, not only is hard to carry around a wad of riel it's also difficult to not get ripped off. Carry as little cash on you as possible, but while you're in Cambodia make sure you bring enough as there are NO ATMS in the entire country! Thailand has an abundance of atm's and they can be found in the major cities of Vietnam.

Answer 5

I, personally, never travel with cash. I use my bank card to get money from an ATM. They usually give the best exchange rate and charge only the nominal fee that your bank and the local banks charge. For that reason, I try to take out fairly large amounts at one time, but not so much that I'll have more left over than I am comfortable taking home with me. I save buying souvenirs until the end so that I can use up my cash.

I've never been to Cambodia or Vietnam, but my friends tell me there are international ATMs there too.

Answer 6

If you change in your native country you are likely to not get a good rate of exchange - - bring your US dollars here and change them or better yet, better rates can usually be had with an ATM card.. - Thai baht will be more easily exchanged of the 3 currencies mentioned..

Answer 7

I would use the ATM. However, check to make sure that Cambodia and Vietnam has ATMS that work for you. We were in Costa Rica a few weeks ago and could not use our ATM in the village Santa Elana, but could in a major town. You may want to use an ATM in a large city in any country for the cash that you will need while there. I try to never travel with a large amount of money for safety reasons.

Answer 8

In Thailand, U.S. Dollars, especially travelers checks, work very well. It is very easy to change US Dollars into Thai Baht at the airport and in the cities. You get the best exchange rate for $100 traveler checks, followed by $100 bills. When traveling out into the country, remember to change your 1000baht bills into smaller denominations. If you want to eat lunch at the village soup stand, they probably won't have change for large bills.

Answer 9

US dollars.

ha. Cambodians don't even like Cambodian Riel. On my visa run, the guy once asked me if I could pay him in Baht.

Answer 10

Most International currencies are easily changable in Thailand. I would recomend Euros over US$ since the $ is on a downward spiral