Compare today's THB to LAK (Thai Baht to Lao Kip) exchange rates
📈 Thailand to Laos Money Transfer Snapshot Today
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- Mid-market
ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real THB to LAK exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 THB = LAK 655.8213 (Updated about an hour ago)
💡What today's THB-LAK exchange rates mean for you
Compare today's THB-LAK exchange rates and send money from Thailand to Laos after comparing numerous money transfer providers. Check the latest exchange rates, read detailed provider reviews, and discover deals and promo codes — all in one place.
THB-LAK exchange rates fluctuate throughout the day, and top positions can change quickly. This volatility can significantly impact the final LAK payout that your recipient gets in Laos.
That's why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to ensure you can maximize the value of your Thailand to Laos remittances.
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👇 We also suggest looking beyond today's THB-LAK exchange rate — historical pricing trends show many factors that can affect the overall transfer cost of your transfer.
Whilst THB-LAK exchange rate is crucial, historical data shows that transfer fees, THB amount sent and payment and delivery methods can also significantly influence your final payout.
Below, we analyze Thailand to Laos historical remittance data to help you understand where costs may arise and share some best practices to try to maximize your LAK payout.
Data-driven cost insights for Thailand to Laos money transfers
When you send money internationally from Thailand to Laos, the key factors that will influence the overall cost of your transaction are:
- THB-LAK exchange rate
- Transfer fee
- Payment method
- Delivery method
Ideally, you would want to optimize these 4 factors to try to get the maximum LAK payout for your overseas recipient in Laos.
Another counter-balancing aspect is money transfer speed. If you need to rush money from Thailand to Laos, you may have to compromise on some of the above factors whilst optimizing for speed.
To put this into a better perspective using a data-driven approach, we analyzed historical remittance pricing1 for Thailand to Laos money transfers to compare transfer costs, FX margins, fees, and payment and delivery methods across providers.
This analysis is based on 300 actual Thailand to Laos money transfers handled by 12 providers over the last 5 years (for a THB 7100 remittance benchmark).
This data-driven approach using real THB-LAK transfer data provides useful insights into identifying the lowest-cost payment and delivery combinations, thereby helping you reduce costs and maximize the amount received.
Before we deep dive, here are the key trends from our analysis, summarized in an easy to read format.
📌 Key insights for Thailand to Laos money transfers
- Average total cost: 12.06% (range 1.68% to 24.75%, spread 23.07 percentage points)
- Potential payout difference: On a THB 7100 transfer, the above variation can save you up to THB 1,637.97.
- Average FX markup: 1.49% (range -0.48%
ⓘA negative markup generally represents a promotional exchange rate whereby a provider offers an exchange rate that is even higher than the mid-market rate, often on smaller amounts. to 13.20%, spread 13.68 percentage points) - Average transfer fee: THB 750.89 (range THB 16.05 to THB 1,350.00)
- Cheapest payment/delivery method combo: Bank Account Transfer → Cash Pickup (4.44% avg cost); most expensive is Cash → Bank Deposit (16.96%)
- Payment/delivery method choice impact: Cheapest vs most expensive combo saves 12.51% (THB 888.52 on THB 7100 transfer).
- Market coverage: ~12 providers on average (competition level: competitive)
- Average speed: About 32 hours (~1.3 days)
🛠️ Key takeaway: Compare providers using both exchange rate and fees, then optimize your payment and delivery methods to reduce total cost.
Below, we provide detailed data-driven insights on various factors that influence the total cost of your Thailand to Laos money transfers.
📈 THB to LAK exchange rate is often the biggest driver of both cost and payout
The exchange rate on your Thailand to Laos money transfers is usually the single biggest factor that will determine your overall THB cost and your recipient's LAK payout.
To analyze exchange rates, we will rely on the exchange rate markup (also called FX margin) which is the difference between the mid-market exchange rate
Based on historical pricing data for a THB 7100 money transfer benchmark, we see the following FX markup ranges for Thai Baht to Laos transfers:
- Average markup: 1.49%
- Median markup: 0.57%
- Lowest markup: -0.48%
ⓘA negative markup generally represents a promotional exchange rate whereby a provider offers an exchange rate that is even higher than the mid-market rate, often on smaller amounts. - Highest markup: 13.20%
That is a spread of 13.68 percentage points between the lowest and highest observed FX markups.
To put this into perspective, on a THB 7100 transfer, the above markup range is equivalent to roughly LAK 971.28 purely from differences in the exchange rate. That incremental saving increases to LAK 2,435.04 for a THB 17800 transfer.
🛠️ How to use this insight: When comparing providers for Thailand to Laos remittances, pay close attention to the exchange rate you receive. A small difference in the FX markup can quickly outweigh other factors like fees, and the gap generally grows as transfer amounts increase.
THB to LAK exchange rate can be the single most critical factor that determines the cost of your transfer. When comparing providers, keep an eye on the rate you will get.
💰 Transfer fees affect your total Thailand to Laos remittance cost
Whilst exchange rate is a major factor affecting total transfer cost, the transfer fee can also have a big impact on how much of your Thai Baht reaches your recipient in Laos.
Based on data from last 5 years, we notice the below about Thai Baht to Laos money transfer fees:
- Average fee: THB 750.89
- Median fee: THB 1,050.00
- Lowest fee: THB 16.05
- Highest fee: THB 1,350.00
The average fee amount of THB 750.89 noted above represents 10.58% of the total amount sent.
Also note that even if two providers provide the same exchange rate, a best vs worst case transfer fee can increase the payout by THB 1,333.95.
🛠️ How to use this insight: For your next money transfer from Thailand to Lao Kip, look for providers that provide lower (or even 0) fees.
One caveat to this, though, is something called the hidden fee. Some providers may hide their real fees by offering a 0 or low fee, but providing a lower exchange rate. The money lost due to an inferior FX rate affects your bottom line and is referred to as a hidden fee. Therefore, you should also keep an eye on rates whilst paying attention to fees.
Another point that you should keep in mind is that for larger transfers, fixed fees become a lesser percentage of total amount. But for smaller transfers, fees can be a major part of total cost.
💸 Payment and delivery methods matter for THB-LAK remittances
Based on our detailed analysis of historical Thailand to Laos data, we see consistent variation in overall cost amongst the payment method and delivery method you choose.
Here is the average cost for popular payment methods used to send money to Laos from Thailand:
- Credit Card: 4.91%
- Debit Card: 4.98%
- Cash: 12.70%
- Bank Account Transfer: 13.23%
That is a total spread of 8.32 percentage points.
This means that on a THB 7100 transfer, you could save up to THB 590.90 simply by choosing the best priced payment method.
These savings will only multiply for higher THB amounts.
Here is the average cost of popular delivery methods used to send money from Thailand to Laos:
- Cash Pickup: 4.90%
- Bank Deposit: 16.58%
The cost difference between the above delivery methods is 11.68 percentage points.
Once again, this means that you could save up to THB 829.41 on a THB 7100 transfer to Laos by choosing Cash Pickup versus Bank Deposit.
As you can imagine, the possible combinations of Thailand payment methods and Laos delivery methods will all have disparate cost. Let us look at that next.
Here is a summary of the average cost of payment and delivery method combinations for Thailand to LAK money transfers.
| Payment Method | Delivery Method | Average Cost (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Account Transfer | Cash Pickup | 4.44 |
| Cash | Cash Pickup | 4.64 |
| Credit Card | Cash Pickup | 4.91 |
| Debit Card | Cash Pickup | 4.98 |
| Bank Account Transfer | Bank Deposit | 16.09 |
| Cash | Bank Deposit | 16.96 |
Sorted by Average Cost % (cheapest to most expensive).
As you can see, the difference between these THB-LAK payment and delivery options is significant. Here are some observations:
- Bank Account Transfer → Cash Pickup has the lowest average cost at 4.44%.
- Cash → Bank Deposit has the highest average cost at 16.96%.
- Bank Account Transfer → Cash Pickup average cost is 12.51 percentage points lower than that of Cash → Bank Deposit.
- This means that on a THB 7100 money transfer, you could save up to THB 1,203.82 simply by choosing the best payment and delivery method combo.
- Further, on a THB 17800 money transfer, the savings increase to THB 3,018.03.
Here is a quick summary of the average historical cost of various payment and delivery methods for THB to Laos money transfers.
💸 Cheapest payment and delivery methods (data-backed)
- Cheapest payment method: Credit Card averaged 4.91%, compared to 13.23% for Bank Account Transfer, a difference of 8.32 percentage points.
- Cheapest delivery method: Cash Pickup averaged 4.90%, compared to 16.58% for Bank Deposit (11.68 percentage points higher).
- Cheapest combo: Bank Account Transfer → Cash Pickup averaged 4.44%, which is 12.51 percentage points lower than Cash → Bank Deposit (16.96%).
🛠️ How to use this insight: As you compare money transfer providers for your next Thailand to Laos international money transfer, strive to pair the lowest-cost payment method with the lowest-cost delivery method.
This can help you avoid the pitfall of "great exchange rate, expensive methods".
You can save money on your Thailand to Laos remittances by carefully choosing the most economical payment and delivery methods.
🏦 Are banks more expensive than money transfer providers for THB-LAK remittances?
When we compared Thailand banks with money transfer providers based on 5 years of remittance data, we noticed some patterns.
We observed that traditional banks charged 11.68 percentage points more on average than money transfer providers for Thailand to Laos remittances.
This means banks tend to be approximately 3.39x more expensive than money transfer companies.
Here are the key stats behind this comparison:
| Banks | MTOs^ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average transfer fee | THB 1,140.76 | THB 132.48 | THB 1,008.28 |
| Exchange rate markup | 0.51% | 3.03% | -2.52 pp* |
| Average total cost (%) | 16.58% | 4.90% | 11.68 pp* |
^MTO: Money transfer operator, a commonly used term for a money transfer provider
*Percentage points
🛠️ How to use this insight: Whilst banks in Thailand may offer convenience and familiarity, money transfer providers often deliver lower overall cost due to their better exchange rates and lower fees. Even if you want to send money overseas with your bank in Thailand, we recommend comparing with money transfer companies to find your best options.
📊 Does sending more money reduce the cost of THB-LAK money transfers?
To see if transfer cost varies based on the amount sent, we compared the average cost of sending THB 7100 vs THB 17800 from Thailand to Laos.
We found that sending a higher amount (THB 17800) tends to be cheaper - average cost drops from 12.06% to 5.85%, a reduction of 6.21 percentage points.
The cost of your transfer usually continues to drop as transfer amount increases. That said, always check the latest exchange rates and fees for your intended transfer amount.
🛠️ How to use this insight: Since it is generally cheaper to send higher Thai Baht amounts to Laos, consider consolidating smaller, more frequent transfers into fewer, larger ones. Doing so may reduce the total cost you pay.
🏛 How competitive is the Thailand to Laos remittance market?
Based on data from the last 5 years, THB-LAK money transfers are provided on an average by 12 remittance companies. With around 12 providers serving this market, we consider the level of competition to be competitive.
Traditional banks have represented 58.3% of active providers in this corridor (7 out of 12), suggesting a bank-heavy market structure.
Banks and money transfer providers have had a fairly balanced presence in this corridor: banks account for 58.3% of providers (7 out of 12).
A remittance market with more active providers is typically more competitive. This means you can get a better pricing and more payment and delivery options for your Thailand to Laos remittances.
⏱️ How fast are THB-LAK money transfers?
If your recipient in Laos needs funds urgently, you may need to optimize your transfer for speed.
Here is what we see for Thailand to Laos transfers when it comes to processing time:
- Average transfer time: About 32 hours (~1.3 days).
- Fastest transfer time: About less than 1 hour.
- Slowest transfer time: About 96 hours (~4.0 days).
- Average speed at THB 7100: About 32 hours (~1.3 days).
- Average speed at THB 17800: About 32 hours (~1.3 days).
Banks vs money transfer providers speed comparison: Banks take 48 hours longer on average than money transfer providers.
🛠️ How to use this insight: If you need to send money from Thailand to Laos in a hurry, compare providers not just on exchange rate, but also on expected speed. Speed also varies based on the delivery method (bank vs cash vs wallet) you choose for Laos.
Thailand to Laos transfer speed varies across providers, so compare transfer speed along with cost for time-sensitive money transfers. In addition, pick the fastest payment and delivery methods for faster processing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thailand to Laos money transfers
These FAQs use data from RemitFinder's historical analysis of Thailand to Laos money transfers over several years.
What factors affect the total cost of sending money from Thailand to Laos?
The total cost of your THB-LAK money transfer depends on how you fund the transaction (payment method), how the recipient receives it (delivery method), the exchange rate you get, and any transfer fee charged by the provider.
To avoid overpaying for your transfer, compare money transfer providers.
How much does the exchange rate affect Thailand to Laos transfers?
Historical THB to LAK exchange rate markup ranges from -0.48% to 13.20%, a spread of 13.68 percentage points. Even small differences in the exchange rate markup can impact your final payout significantly.
Can THB-LAK exchange rate markup be negative?
Sometimes, money transfer providers may offer promotional exchange rates that are better than the mid-market exchange rate, resulting in a negative THB-LAK exchange rate markup.
Such offers are generally limited by transfer amount, eligibility, or duration. Compare providers to see if you can take advantage of any ongoing special offers.
Is the exchange rate or the transfer fee more important for Thailand to Laos transfers?
Exchange rate markup ranges from -0.48% to 13.20% (a spread of 13.68 percentage points).
Transfer fees range from THB 16.05 to THB 1350.00, which equals roughly 18.79% on a THB 7100.00 transfer.
At THB 7100.00, the larger driver of overall cost is the transfer fee, whilst at THB 17800.00, it shifts toward exchange rate markup.
Regardless, our recommendation is that it is important to compare both exchange rates and fees when choosing a provider for Thailand to Laos transfers.
As the transfer amount increases, the % impact of fees decreases (because the fee gets spread across a larger THB amount), whilst exchange rate markup remains a percentage-based cost that can scale with transfer size.
For smaller transfers, fees can matter more, whilst for larger transfers, exchange rate often becomes the bigger driver. Either way, comparing both helps you get the most LAK for your THB.
How much can Thailand to Laos transfer costs vary between providers?
Historical transfer cost ranges from 1.68% to 24.75% for THB transfers to Laos. That is a spread of 23.07 percentage points, meaning significant differences between various money transfer providers.
A major contributor to this variation is exchange rate markup. FX markup alone ranges from -0.48% to 13.20% (a spread of 13.68 percentage points). Thus, even small differences in FX margin can have a big impact on the final LAK payout.
Why do various money transfer providers price THB to Laos transfers differently?
If you send the same Thai Baht amount to Laos via different providers, the cost of each transfer will be different because of variations in FX markup, fees, and payment and delivery methods.
Even small differences among all the above factors can change the final LAK payout in Laos in a big way.
How stable are transfer costs in the Thailand to Laos corridor?
When we analyzed the historical total cost for THB-LAK transfers, we observed a range from 1.68% to 24.75% (23.07 percentage points difference), along with a variability (standard deviation) of 6.36%.
A major driver of cost in this market is exchange rate markup. FX markup ranges from -0.48% to 13.20% (13.68 percentage points difference), with a standard deviation of 2.08%. Fees and payment/delivery method choices can contribute to further volatility.
This is exactly why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to get the most of your THB-LAK transfers.
Which payment method is cheapest for Thailand to Laos remittances?
Credit Card is the cheapest payment method in Thailand based on its average cost at 4.91% (compared to Bank Account Transfer at 13.23%, a difference of 8.32 percentage points).
Based on this, we recommend paying for your THB transfer with Credit Card, and avoiding Bank Account Transfer if possible.
Is Debit Card cheaper than Credit Card for Thailand to Laos transfers?
Credit Card is cheaper on average when sending money to Laos from Thailand since it costs 4.98% (compared to 4.91% for Credit Card payments, a difference of 0.07 percentage points).
As a result, we recommend that you avoid paying for your transfer to Laos with a Credit Card.
Which delivery method is cheapest for THB-LAK money transfers?
Cash Pickup is the cheapest delivery method in Laos as it costs 4.90% (compared to Bank Deposit at 16.58%, a spread of 11.68 percentage points).
If your recipient in Laos can accept Cash Pickup, we recommend choosing it as your preferred delivery option for THB-LAK transfers.
Is Bank Deposit cheaper than Cash Pickup for Thailand to Laos transfers?
Cash Pickup is cheaper for transfers to Laos given its 16.58% average cost (versus 4.90% for Cash Pickup, a difference of 11.68 percentage points).
To save more, consider choosing the cheapest delivery option for Laos.
What is the cheapest way to send money from Thailand to Laos?
We evaluated 6 payment and delivery method combinations for Thailand to Laos remittances.
Based on historical data, Bank Account Transfer → Cash Pickup is the cheapest combination with 4.44% cost.
At the other end of the spectrum, Cash → Bank Deposit is the most expensive combination at 16.96% cost. That is a difference of 12.51 percentage points between the cheapest and most expensive combinations.
Money transfer providers tend to price payment and delivery methods for Thailand to Laos remittances differently. As you compare options, look for the cheapest payment-delivery method combo to maximize the value of your THB-LAK transfers.
Does sending more money reduce the cost for Thailand to Laos transfers?
Larger THB-LAK transfers are cheaper on average.
The cost of a THB 7100 transfer averages 12.06% as compared to 5.85% for a THB 17800 transfer, a difference of 6.21 percentage points.
How long does it take to send money from Thailand to Laos?
Based on our analysis, the average transfer time for THB-LAK transfers is 32 hours (~1.3 days), with the fastest transfers completing in less than one hour and the slowest in 96 hours (~4.0 days).
Are instant transfers available from Thailand to Laos?
Yes, historical data shows that some transfers to Laos from Thailand can complete in less than one hour.
Note that the actual speed of your THB-LAK transfer will depend on the chosen provider, payment method, delivery method, and eligibility checks.
Are banks more expensive than money transfer companies for Thailand to Laos?
Banks in Thailand are more expensive than money transfer providers.
The average cost of banks is 16.58% compared to 4.90% for money transfer providers in Thailand, a difference of 11.68 percentage points.
Why do banks charge more for Thailand to Laos transfers?
Bank transfers in Thailand cost 16.58% compared to 4.90% for money transfer companies.
The difference is often due to the fact that banks in Thailand provider lower exchange rates and charge high wire transfer fees.
How competitive is the Thailand to Laos remittance market?
Based on historical data, the competition level in Thailand to Laos is considered competitive with 12 active providers.
Money transfer providers represent about 41.7% of identified providers in Thailand.
Do I risk overpaying if I do not compare providers for Thailand to Laos?
Historically, total THB-LAK transfer cost has varied by 23.07 percentage points. On a THB 7100 transfer, that can translate to THB 1637.97 in savings.
THB-LAK exchange rate markup also varies across providers. The average markup spread has been about 13.68 percentage points. On a THB 7100 transfer, that could be THB 971.28 saved from FX alone.
Fees can also make a big difference in this market, with a difference of about THB 1333.95 across providers.
That is why comparing providers can materially change how much of the THB you send does your recipient receive in Laos in Laos.
Latest THB to LAK Conversion Rates
Here are some latest THB to LAK (Thai Baht to Lao Kip) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 THB | 655.82 LAK |
| 5 THB | 3,279.11 LAK |
| 10 THB | 6,558.21 LAK |
| 25 THB | 16,395.53 LAK |
| 50 THB | 32,791.06 LAK |
| 100 THB | 65,582.13 LAK |
| 150 THB | 98,373.19 LAK |
| 200 THB | 131,164.26 LAK |
| 250 THB | 163,955.32 LAK |
| 300 THB | 196,746.39 LAK |
| 400 THB | 262,328.52 LAK |
| 500 THB | 327,910.65 LAK |
| 600 THB | 393,492.78 LAK |
| 700 THB | 459,074.91 LAK |
| 800 THB | 524,657.04 LAK |
| 1000 THB | 655,821.30 LAK |
| 1500 THB | 983,731.95 LAK |
| 2000 THB | 1,311,642.60 LAK |
| 2500 THB | 1,639,553.25 LAK |
| 3000 THB | 1,967,463.90 LAK |
| 4000 THB | 2,623,285.20 LAK |
| 5000 THB | 3,279,106.50 LAK |
| 10000 THB | 6,558,213.00 LAK |
| 15000 THB | 9,837,319.50 LAK |
| 20000 THB | 13,116,426.00 LAK |
| 30000 THB | 19,674,639.00 LAK |
| 40000 THB | 26,232,852.00 LAK |
| 50000 THB | 32,791,065.00 LAK |
| 100000 THB | 65,582,130.00 LAK |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
1 Based on 300 pricing observations across 12 firms over the last 5 years for a THB 7100 money transfer from Thailand to Laos. Data Source: The World Bank, Remittance Prices Worldwide, available at http://remittanceprices.worldbank.org.
How we analyze remittance data?
Insights are derived from the World Bank's Remittance Prices Worldwide dataset, which collects standardized provider pricing information at defined transfer amounts.
We aggregate this data across multiple providers and multi-year periods to calculate averages, medians, and variability measures in order to identify consistent pricing patterns for the Thailand to Laos remittance corridor.
RemitFinder does not modify the underlying World Bank data. The analysis presented here is independently calculated from published datasets and is intended for informational and comparison purposes only.