Sage-Tips

How much cash can I enter Thailand with?

For Thai currency (Baht), any person can bring total amount not exceed THB500,000 to any Thailand’s bounded countries and not exceed THB50,000 to any destination countries. More than that mentioned amount, you have to declare to a Customs Officer or exchange to others currency before depart from Thailand.

What is the best way to carry money in Thailand?

A money card is fine, especially as a back-up, but using an ATM debit or credit card is usually the safest and most convenient way to get money. ATMs are ubiquitous, even in small towns, near most beaches, and of course in the larger cities, and most of them accept foreign cards.

Do I need transit visa for Bangkok Airport?

If you’re transiting air side at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with both the inbound and outbound flights on the same ticket you won’t need any form of visa.

What do I need to declare at Thai customs?

Customs Procedure for arriving passengers at the Goods to Declare or Red Channel

1. Documents required to be presented. Passport. Invoice or receipt (if any)
2. Customs Procedure. Passengers with goods to declare present their passports along with invoices or receipts (if any)

Do I need show money to go to Thailand?

If you are entering Thailand on the visa exemption scheme or are in possession of a tourist visa, you need be able to show you have funds on you equivalent to at least 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

Can you use American money in Thailand?

Thai Baht is the only legal currency in Thailand, and it’s not usually possible to spend other currencies. A tourist site that accepts payments in U.S. dollars, for example, will likely have extremely poor exchange rates and you’ll end up paying much more that you would have if purchased with THB.

Does Thailand allow transit?

THAI passengers can transfer at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport between international flights booked on the same ticket, when the transiting time does not exceed 24 hours. Passengers must not leave the transiting area and are not able to enter Thailand.

How much do you need to declare at customs?

You must declare cash of £10,000 or more to UK customs if you’re carrying it between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and a country outside the UK. If you’re travelling as a family or group with more than £10,000 in total (even if individuals are carrying less than that) you still need to make a declaration.