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[costassg]

Lookig a little better....

USD United States Dollar 34.8712 THB
GBP Pound Sterling 57.4944 THB
EUR Euro 45.4545 THB
AUD Australian Dollar 23.8829 THB

i told you about that.November is here and high season as well.Thailand needs tourists.The rate is going to go up now.

[dixon cox]

The following are monthly December averages - THB / GBP

1997 = 73.53 THB
1998 = 60.61 THB
1999 = 61.67 THB
2000 = 63.26 THB
2001 = 63.35 THB
2002 = 68.71 THB
2003 = 69.60 THB
2004 = 75.57 THB
2005 = 71.67 THB
2006 = 70.11 THB
2007 = 60.75 THB

For interest:
May 1996 = 38.32 THB
January 1998 = 86.62 THB

Source: www.x-rates.com

[dixon cox]

You keep dangling that carrot dixon, im now seriously considering a 2week jaunt over xmas.

I will try get halifax visa card to sponser me

Maybe that Halifax Visa card of yours could sponsor a beer for me too?

Hope to see you there PP

[kakila]

Well maybe I am getting old

I have seen the USD to the UK Pound at 1 to 1 (for the pedantic ones here it was 1.06 USD to the UKP) and I have seen it at 2.00 USD to the UK Pound.

What annoys me is not that this is a 'natural' exchange rate but is 'forced' by manipulation by speculators (who should be shot) and Governments.

The principle of money is that it is a convenient method of exchange. It overcomes the need for bartering of goods. In the last century Governments have intervened and 'forced' an artificial rate to suit their own economy.

A barter system is a bit basic, which we could never return to, as a basis for international commerce, BUT money is meant to be underpinned by realistic country assets.

The manipulation is what creates the High/Low variations and that is the responsibility of Government and Speculation.

Bankers have created the current situation and will walk away with 'bonuses' for ineptitude. Any other business (Doctors/Lawyers) would be barred from future participation as their reward/payback. Amazing.

To steal a little you are a thief
To steal a lot you are an entrepreneur (a word Mr Bush only recently learnt)

couldn't agree with you more Rossco


I have had to postpone my December 08 trip to LOS because the aussie $ has tanked

but reading your post has reminding us about the barter system, which has got me thinking

maybe I can barter with a LB, my cock for her arse, seems like a fair exchange and consistant with the barter system

[kakila]

We've been told on the news for several days now that our market is rallying , but the exchange rate has still not risen back at all .
Sorry could'nt resist .

excellent pic Phil cracked me up

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[bkklover]

Bangkok Bank, 6th Nov, 54.28bt/£

[Recoil111]

yesterdays daily papers 48 baht = £1.00
thats worse than shit !


anyone on the ground that can give a more accurate figure :?:



steve

Thats not possible! Even the Euro is back to 45 Baht, at least something!

[kliome]

I've been keeping an eye on the rates via Bangkok Bank and haven't seen the £ drop below 53 at any stage.

[kliome]

Anybody care to hazard a guess to the exchange rate late December/ early january :?:

This is really bothering me, as my whole decision about booking or not, needs to be concluded within 48hours


And anybody really know, just how busy xmas really gets pattaya/phuket, ive read several threads, but i really don't want to be part of a falang invasion.

PP, no one is going to be able to answer that first question of yours with any confidence.

There are a couple of threads on the Christmas/Peak season. Yes it does get busy in the obvious places, but if you avoid Walking Street for the few days surrounding New Years it's not a problem.

Your worst day there will be better than your best possible day in the UK in DEC/JAN. just think of those frosty mornings and dull grey afternoons, and book your ticket.

[rxpharm]

good advice from kliome.

As far as high season goes, this year could be one of the worst high seasons ever for LOS. All indications are that tourism numbers are much less than expected due to the economic crisis and ongoing Thai political problems. Back in Sept, this was the estimate of the tourism decline by the Tourism Authority of Thailand

Phuket is taking the full impact of the decline in tourists, estimated at 20 to 30 per cent so far this year by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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This estimate was before the full extent of the economic decline was reported.

So, I agree with Kliome, get yourself booked and enjoy your visit to LOS - it will be less crowded than usual for that time frame.

[dixon cox]

Come on PP take the plunge, let's meet the Panther