Can I access ATMs, buy a SIM card, or use a money changer upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Oct 28, 2021
3 years ago
Ronald *********
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Anyone who has arrived through Bangkok Suvarmabumi airport, during QA period.

Is it possible to go to ATM or money changer, or buy new Thai SIM card , before proceeding to hotel ?.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, passengers are generally processed directly to their transport to quarantine hotels under strict protocols. While some users mentioned limited access to ATMs right after immigration, the possibility of using them varies. Buying a SIM card or accessing money changers appears challenging unless you manage to convince your driver, as personal errands are not usually permitted during this period. However, options for deliveries from convenience stores or getting assistance from hotel staff may be available.
Bam *****
I came last month and had no time to. We were escorted till the very end where we meet hotel staff driver and only asked if we need to use restroom, however you can ask your hotel staff to get you a sim card, 7 eleven delivery services and grab. You can try and bribe the driver to take you to the atm after immigration. There is one after baggage.
Craig *********
ATM is available immediately after immigration
Lisa ********************
You can use ATM after immigration before baggage reclaim. But gel hands after.
Ronald *********
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Lisa Missdoom Molyneux

I don't recall any ATM, in that vicinity, only Kasikorn exchange booth.
Lisa ********************
@Ron***
there are a few there. But easy to miss.
Charles ********
Wait and see.

Before nov 1, no access to sim, some atm in baggage area.

In phuket though for sandbox can get sim and atm no problem.. So it might change for the Nov 1 in BKK.
Jay **********
yes
Michael ********
Nope not possible, if they are keeping same as ASQ standards
David ***********
Hi Robert when I arrived in June we was sent to awaiting area only allowed the toilet directed by the taxi driver might off changed now
Ronald *********
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I have had the same Thai Tel number for years, but it is nearly two years since I left for UK.

I need a new SIM card, problem is I will lose the number I submit as my contact in Thailand.

Prior SIM card replacements in Thailand, I have been able to keep same number,
Ray *****
I called DTAC when I got back to the UK in April and they extended my number, it was 40bt for a year. Call your provider and they can ID you with your passport and you should be able to get your number on the new sim
Kendal **********
@Ray ****
I have exactly the same problem my dtac number is out because more than a year outside of Thailand I need the same number cause my number is linked to my bank account ! how to contact DTAC ?

Thanks ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
Ronald *********
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@Kendal *********
Contacted AIS call centre gave them SIM card serial and telephone number.

They told me it had been expired for over 45 days, and could not be recalled.
Colin ********
@Ronald ********
I had thecsame problem and lost my Thai number after 10+ years.
Ray *****
@Kendal *********
I contacted them on Twitter and they got back to me in a few hours, gave them my number and they asked for the passport to verify and it was all sorted in a day
Kendal **********
@Ray ****
awesome Iโ€™m active on Twitter I will contact them there didnโ€™t think about that ๐Ÿ˜… thanks a lot ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
Will ************
Not possible unless there's an ATM close to baggage claim because once you leave there everything is fully biosecure
Tony *********
I couldn't when I landed in July. You pretty much get escorted to your awaiting transport to AQ hotel .

I dont know what it will be like once 1st November hits

.
Ronald *********
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@Tony ********
Thanks for info, another one.

Did you have a COVID test at the airport or the hotel ?
Stuart *********
I havenโ€™t, but from posts on here thatโ€™s not possible. You are processed on arrival and placed directly in the transport to your hotel. At the hotel (for most) they will allow deliveries from 7-11s and Grab, etc.
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