Can I bring 500,000 baht cash into Thailand without issues?

If it was less than US$ 20,000 they have no justification for taking it away. The Thai government website is quite clear on the amounts and the requirements.

Definitely worth doing that way. You’re right.

@Richard ******

thank you

@Judy *********

The Thai government customs website says US$ 20,000.

I stand corrected. I thought it was each person. I’ll have a look in less then three weeks when we fly again to be sure.

@Seven *********

correct. Anything over $10,000 each needs to be declared.

@Mike ******

If you are bringing foreign currency over US$ 20,000 you have to report it to customs.

Was posting about the guy who said you had to report to customs.not correct.

Not sure your right about that post??

if its below 20k USD, dont need to report anything

The travelers bringing foreign currency more than USD 20,000 or its equivalent into or out of Thailand are required to make a report to Customs. This report is required by the Ministerial Regulation (No. 25) B.E. 2530 issued under the Authority of the Currency Exchange Control Act B.E. 2485 and relevant regulations.

@Len ****************

he did specify. He said ‘into the Thai airport’.

i think its under 20k US dollars, so no problem. the poster mentioned he has 500k Baht, but didn't specify if he is taking it out or in Thailand.. if taking out, the maximum is 50k baht except in certain borders/countries. so he need to declare it.

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Thai Currency

The amount of Thai currency, in a form of banknote or coin, allowed to be brought outside the country shall not exceed 50,000 THB. In the case where Thai currency is carried out to Thailand's boarding countries, Vietnam and Yunnan District of China, the total amount shall not exceed 2,000,000 THB. However, the Thai currency brought out to the said countries in the amount of 450,000-2,000,000 THB. shall be declared to the Customs officers at the Customs checkpoint.

Garrett Greenwald they did ask about the money as I came on on a visa exempt, that's a lot of money they said for 30 days,

As I said probably having a bad day,

Garrett Greenwald neither, I got in, and have been here since, I think I got them in a bad night,

I had to show onward travel, hotel bookings etc. I have had no problems since being here,

Garrett Greenwald yes, I brought 20,000 AUD and was grilled for 2 hours at Bangkok,

Garrett Greenwald yes

BAHT !!!

@Seven *********

OK then 10,000 USD each no problem 620,000 bhat