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Jan 5, 2010 | 11:22 am

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Originally Posted by bostonbali

I was in Thailand over x-mas (Dec. 17 through Jan 1). I tried every bank I could find - tried probably half dozen or more throughout the country. All of the ATMs wanted to levy a 150 thb surcharge.

I was using a US Citi ATM card (MC) as well as a US Citi Visa Credit Card.

Perhaps they reinstituted the 150 thb surchrage for the holidays (peak season?)

I used an ATM in TOPS Market under the Westin in BKK a few times and was never prompted about a 150 THB fee. I used the one on the right, not the Bangkok Bank ATM on the left. It was yellow and red I think. I used an Israeli AMEX.

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