Is there an ATM at Phuket International Airport arrivals before immigration?

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Aug 3, 2018

6 years ago

Ian *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Can somebody please remind me whether there is an ATM at Phuket (International) arrivals before immigration? My son is entering this evening and needs to show cash.... Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired whether there is an ATM at Phuket International Airport before immigration, as their son needs cash upon arrival. Comments clarified that there are no ATMs before immigration, and travelers must have cash in any currency ready as they may be asked to show it. Additionally, there was discussion regarding the son's visa status, as he is reportedly entering on a visa-exempt status, which raised questions about the visa application process for UK passport holders. Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of having cash available before arrival in Thailand.

Nigel *********

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6 years ago

Ron *******

IDR – Indonesian Rupiah. IDR is considered to be a restricted currency, which implies an inherent limitation to the tradability of this currency. Fund transfers in this currency are not allowed outside of Indonesia. I wouldn't count on that being accepted by immigration

6 years ago

Nigel *********

I take it its can use a mix of thb and Indo Rhupia to make up the

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6 years ago

Ian *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks guys... He's been here 4 months and overstayed only due to glitches with getting a work permit... an agency had his passport. He has a kbank atm card but I'll make sure he also gets a bundle of cash in kl before leaving... :-)

6 years ago

Ian *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Robert ******

thanks Robert but I'm using 2nd hand info here, so best pause this for now. I'm just booking him an onward flight to try to tick all boxes possible....

6 years ago

Robert *******

Brits, UK, England it is all not on the list of exempt countries. For what Visa he tried to apply? Here is the list:

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6 years ago

Ian *********

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@Tod ********

only visa exempt as he was told in kl Thai consulate they don't issue visas for brit passport. Is that strange?

6 years ago

Tod *********

what visa is he flying back in on ?

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Unless your son has an extensive history of living here on back-2-back visa exempt or tourist visa entries I doubt they will be asked anything when stamping into the country.

6 years ago

Tyson ********

Can you tell me what he's referring to?

6 years ago

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Tyson ********

Glen *********

Not possible (no ATM before immigration) - must have the cash in any currrency before he arrives (in case he is asked)

6 years ago

Ron *******

I would doubt there is any. ATM machines air side mean continual security clearance for people to fill them.

6 years ago