Western Union (Exchange Booth)

Finance · Phra Nakhon

83, Jakrapong Road, Chana Songkhram, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, 10200

Rated 3.2/5 from 30 reviews.

Data checked on 12 June 2026.

A practical stop for visitors near Khao San Road who need a quick international transfer without a local bank account on hand. The combined currency exchange service saves an extra trip across the district. Check the total fee on the Western Union site before arriving so you know exactly what the transaction will cost you.

Western Union (Exchange Booth) is a money transfer service in the Chana Songkhram area of Phra Nakhon. The booth serves the tourist-heavy corridor of Phra Nakhon and Dusit, where demand for quick international transfer services is consistent year-round. The combined format puts currency exchange alongside outbound transfers at a single counter. Short-stay visitors who need to exchange currency can also send money abroad in the same transaction. Newly arrived expats who have not yet opened a Thai bank account can use the service without one. Customers send cash internationally through the Western Union network. The recipient collects funds at any Western Union agent point in the destination country. Transfer limits follow Western Union's standard global terms. Exchange rates at booth locations can differ from those at full-service bank branches, so checking the total fee online first is worthwhile. The fee structure for your specific destination appears on the Western Union website before you commit to anything.

The Chana Songkhram area is walkable from the Khao San Road corridor. Chao Phraya express ferry also provides access from several piers along the river. Staff here are accustomed to assisting international customers given the daily volume of foreign visitors in the neighbourhood. This booth is a practical option for travellers who do not want to navigate a Thai bank branch. Customers who need both currency exchange and an international transfer can complete both at this counter in a single visit. No Thai bank account is required to use the service. Bring a valid ID and the funds you wish to send.