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What money should I take to travel in Thailand, and also Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam - local currency, US dollars, cards, or travellers cheques? Do ATMs issue local currency or US dollars? Can I get hold of dollars in Thailand for the other countries... ...full story at Lonely Planet

from Lonely Planet on Sat, Apr 21 2007

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