by bangkokals8y | Feb 21, 2026 | Bangkok life, Exchange rates for Baht, Expat banking
For British expats living in the Land of Smiles, maintaining a financial lifeline back to the UK has always been a priority. Whether it’s receiving a UK pension, managing rental income, or simply holding savings in Pound Sterling, a UK bank account feels like a...
by bangkokals8y | Dec 4, 2025 | Bangkok life, Exchange rates for Baht
Long term expats dream of the day when we got 90 to the baht but will it ever happen again? For many long-term expats and repeat tourists, memories of the early 2000s are tinged with financial nostalgia. The era of getting 70, 65, or even 55 Thai Baht (THB) to a US...
by bangkokals8y | Oct 24, 2024 | Bangkok life, Exchange rates for Baht
We all want to know what our home currency is worth in Bahts…. The IMF forecasts Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.0% in 2024 and 6.8% in 2025, making it the fastest-growing economy among key ASEAN countries. The Philippines next with projected growth rates...