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Has the cash import declaration limit in Thailand changed from $20,000 to $15,000?
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Mar 6, 2026
2 months ago
Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi dear experts, Does anyone have a reliable source that the Thai customs authorities have reduced the limit for importing cash without declaration from $20,000 to only $15,000? Google (AI) still says both is correct but there were some screenshots here a few days ago where it stated only the limit of 15‘000 🤷🏻♀️
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The current limit for importing cash into Thailand without declaration is USD $15,000, effective since February 24, 2017. This limit has been confirmed by numerous commenters referencing official sources, including the Thai Customs Department and the Royal Gazette. There is some confusion regarding older information that mentions a limit of $20,000, but this is no longer accurate. It is advisable to refer to the most recent infographics and official communications from Thai authorities for the most reliable information.
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Nongnuch ********
what is your problem? There were TWO proofs that the limit is 15,000 USD equivalent. The first proof came from somebody who had spoken with a Customs officer on his arrival at the airport, and this officer confirmed the limit is 15,000 USD. The second proof is the Thai Customs official poster which I posted several times. Anything contrary to this you find on Google or ChatGPT you can kick into the bin
Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERNongnuch Kamdee Well my problem wasn‘t with the customs but with google and a lot of different travel websites which differ. Its really a shame that google and even Thai Embassy pages and all those travel information pages were not able to update in these 6 or more years. Here in this group there were also a lot of members quoting different limits as almost everyone relies on google etc. Thats why I started a new post, which I beleived will be helpful for others here too. Well now I realised that was wishful or naive thinking. What I don‘t understand is why there are people here accusing me of illegal activity or just beeing rude. 🤦🏻♀️
Thanks for your „kind“ reminder.
Thanks for your „kind“ reminder.
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Nongnuch Kamdee I rely and reference what is in Thai language and published in Thailand's Royal Gazette
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Jinjin ********
So you ask to hide cash ? I’m sure they have your name now
Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERJinjin Cornis this is what the Thai Embassy quotes on their page so how could I know that its obviously wrong? Most travelers should be able to trust the information provided by such a website don‘t you think so?
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Sue Heimchen then What’s the problem? Laws Also for entering every country
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ORIGINAL POSTERJinjin Cornis you obviously just don‘t understand my posting
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ORIGINAL POSTERJinjin Cornis why hide? Never asked that? I just wanted to clarify uncertainties and misunderstandings. Its a legitimate question. Whats your problem with that?
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Sammy *********
Try the Immigration site, can't go wrong
Graham ******
Do not get Immigration information from AI sources as AI farms data from the internet and presents much misinformation as correct
Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERGraham Seal Well those false limit information come from the different Thai Embassy websites like this one. How can it be that those sites are not able to update or correct such an important customs related information which is not new as a learned now, but was updated 6 years ago?
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Graham Seal exactly - do NOT rely on Google or ChatGPT. They still give you wrong information. Rely only on the official infographic of the Thai Customs Department, which is the most recent one from January 20, 2020
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There are many sources for a 500,000 baht limit (in total value) for currency imports. I checked 3 embassy websites, they say the same.
Also, almost every country has police powers that enable cash or other valuables to be seized if they reasonably suspect involvement in criminal activity. This obviously concerns exporting from your country of origin (and transit airports) but I assume Thai police have similar powers. I regularly see police checks in airports in various countries for this and other potential issues. Declaration helps demonstrate innocent purposes.
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Also, almost every country has police powers that enable cash or other valuables to be seized if they reasonably suspect involvement in criminal activity. This obviously concerns exporting from your country of origin (and transit airports) but I assume Thai police have similar powers. I regularly see police checks in airports in various countries for this and other potential issues. Declaration helps demonstrate innocent purposes.
Nongnuch ********
Robert Gillespie this Thai Embassy Bern text is OUTDATED. The limit from when on the import has to be declared is 15,000 US Dollar equivalent, it is not 20,000 USD equivalent any more
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Nongnuch Kamdee
Also, it does not change the AML problems carrying significant cash can cause- especially if not declared (even when technically it does not have to be).
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0 baht is 15,735 at spot price today. I think the point is it’s 500,000 baht and its equivalence is whatever currency(s) when you enter. So I think the information is upto date- it also same on UK, and Australian embassy sites.Also, it does not change the AML problems carrying significant cash can cause- especially if not declared (even when technically it does not have to be).
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20,000 on the Thai website, if it is baht then 50,000
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Graeme Drake wrong wrong wrong. . . . There were TWO proofs that the limit is 15,000 USD equivalent. The first proof came from somebody who had spoken with a Customs officer on his arrival at the airport, and this officer confirmed the limit is 15,000 USD. The second proof is the Thai Customs official poster which I posted several times. Anything contrary to this you find on Google or ChatGPT you can kick into the bin
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Nongnuch Kamdee Royal Thai Embassy says , any person who brings or taken an aggregate amount of foregin currency exceededing USD 20,000 or its equivalent out or into Thailand shall declare such amount of foregin currency to a customs officer. Site
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Now, if it is Thai Baht currency or Thai Baht Thai Baht negotiable instruments, then if it is ฿50,000.– (50k) Thai Baht Currency or Thai Baht negotiable instruments (if Departing Thailand by Airports), or ฿2,000,000.– (2 million) Thai Baht Currency or Thai Baht negotiable instruments (if Departing Thailand by land), then
a traveler actually needs Authorization and Permission Beforehand from the Thai central bank, BoT (Bank of Thailand), in order to exit Thailand with those amounts of Thai Baht, not only just merely to Declare to the Thai Customs Department Officers
a traveler actually needs Authorization and Permission Beforehand from the Thai central bank, BoT (Bank of Thailand), in order to exit Thailand with those amounts of Thai Baht, not only just merely to Declare to the Thai Customs Department Officers
Martyn ***********
Why don't you want to declare? It would be for your benefit if you want to take it out again..
Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERMartyn Rollinson It is not about not wanting to declare. Ot is all about misleading information on the Thai Embassy sites.
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$5000 USD
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Cliff Sussman is it fk
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Cliff Sussman 15,000 USD since 2017
Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCliff Sussman thats definitely not correct
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The threshold to declare Foreign Currency to the Thailand Customs Department has been USD $15,000.– Dollars effective since 24 February 2017:
as published in Thailand's Royal Gazette on 23 February 2017 of the Thailand Finance Ministry Notice dated 08 February 2017
Also, the Thailand Customs Department has had an infographic chart Posted on Facebook since 16 July 2019
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as published in Thailand's Royal Gazette on 23 February 2017 of the Thailand Finance Ministry Notice dated 08 February 2017
Also, the Thailand Customs Department has had an infographic chart Posted on Facebook since 16 July 2019
ประกาศกระทรวงการคลัง เรื่อง การควบคุมการแลกเปลี่ยนเงิน (ฉบับที่ ๖)
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Dca Dca WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT . . . . . the most recently updated infographic is from January 20, 2020
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Nongnuch Kamdee the OP was asking when it was first implemented and I replied that it was published in the Royal Gazette since February 2017
Also, it is good there is an English language infographic that is dated January 2020
Therefore between February 2017 to January 2020, there have been no changes and also between January 2020 to March 2026 there also have been no changes
Also, it is good there is an English language infographic that is dated January 2020
Therefore between February 2017 to January 2020, there have been no changes and also between January 2020 to March 2026 there also have been no changes
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i have Posted the direct URL Link to the specific Thailand Ministry of Finance Notice published in Thailand's Royal Gazette several times already
Again, the threshold has been USD $15,000.- US Dollars effective since 24 February 2017
almost a decade now: February 2017 to March 2026 ....
ประกาศกระทรวงการคลัง เรื่อง การควบคุมการแลกเปลี่ยนเงิน (ฉบับที่ ๖)
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Again, the threshold has been USD $15,000.- US Dollars effective since 24 February 2017
almost a decade now: February 2017 to March 2026 ....
ประกาศกระทรวงการคลัง เรื่อง การควบคุมการแลกเปลี่ยนเงิน (ฉบับที่ ๖)
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ORIGINAL POSTERBrook Powers thats what I mean, but if you see the other sources there is 15‘000 US$ 🤷🏻♀️
Shane ***********
Sue Heimchen just declare what you being, then there is no limit
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Sue **********
ORIGINAL POSTERBrook Powers nothing about max cash import 🤷🏻♀️
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Sue Heimchen
Travelers from and to Thailand who have foreign currencies with an amount exceeds USD 20,000 (or equivalent) must inform the Customs Department according to the Ministerial Regulation No. (25) of 1987 issued under Exchange Control Act.
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Note: If you’re departing the United States, U.S. law requires declaring more than $10,000 leaving the U.S., even though Thailand’s threshold is $20,000.
Travelers from and to Thailand who have foreign currencies with an amount exceeds USD 20,000 (or equivalent) must inform the Customs Department according to the Ministerial Regulation No. (25) of 1987 issued under Exchange Control Act.
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Note: If you’re departing the United States, U.S. law requires declaring more than $10,000 leaving the U.S., even though Thailand’s threshold is $20,000.
Nongnuch ********
Brook Powers WRONG! The limit is 15,000 US Dollar . . here the official THAI CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT infographic
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