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Can my family bring the equivalent of 40,000 baht in US dollars to Thailand?

Peter *********
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Family of 5 coming to visit in July.

Immigration says they’ll need b40,000 to enter. My question is can they have the equivalent in US$?
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A family of 5 visiting Thailand in July inquired if they can present the equivalent of 40,000 baht in US dollars upon entry. Multiple comments confirmed that any major currency is acceptable, including dollars, as long as the amount is equivalent to 40,000 baht. It's essential that the currency is in new, clean bills for easier exchange later. Some users noted that they have never been asked for proof of funds when entering Thailand.
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PrettyStra**********
PrettyStra**********
I entered in April with a family of 8 and a dog was asked no question at all.
John *********
John *********
Oh ffs
Floyd ******
Floyd ******
But please be sure that any bills you want to exchange for Thai baht are not marked or damaged in any way, they must be new bills to be exchanged.No marks
Phil ******
Phil ******
Peter Barbano just to add make sure they are new clean bills so you can exchange them later
Paul *******
Paul *******
Yes no problem
Jack *******
Jack *******
I have never been asked.
Stu *******
Stu *******
No you need to have new baht
Claire *****************
Claire *****************
Deffo. We take 500.00 GBP in baht and the rest on a money card around 3k GBP for a family of 3 for 2 weeks
Kevin ******
Kevin ******
Yes the equivalent in USD is fine
John **********
John **********
Yes, any major currency is ok

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