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Is there an ATM before customs at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport?
is there an ATM before customs at BKK tia
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There are no ATMs before immigration at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. The first ATM can be found in the baggage claim area, which is after immigration. Travelers are advised to carry cash equivalent to at least 20,000 baht (or its foreign currency equivalent) to satisfy immigration requirements, as it is unlikely that cash cards will suffice for entry.
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Gary *******
No but you can bring your own currency worth approx
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tb 👍
Bob **********
If there not looking to deny you entry you should never be asked
Jean ************
Some ATM are between immigration and customs.
Pierre-Paul ********
Never been asked to show cash or proove that l have cash in 33 years
Floyd ******
Just make sure you've got enough cash on you.You can exchange it once you clear.Immigrations, make sure you have new bills.They will not exchange bills that have marks or have been folded
Matthew ********
Don't stress about that as long as you have money on your card you will be fine
Floyd ******
Matthew Keddie that's the wrong answer.They will ask to see cash cards are not gonna do any good.You cannot go to an a t m until after you clear.Immigration
Stephen *********
Any CASH from any currency equal to Thai baht amount is all that is required.
Chris *******
The issue about the need to have 20k Baht on you on arrival gets mentioned here often. Surely all it needs is for an ATM to be installed prior to immigration so those who forgot or didn't know about the rule could withdraw enough money to satisfy the requirements. A simple solution to solve a problem.
Peter **********
I bought
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dollars to Thailand they never ask me how much I have i been doing this for 15 years
Glenn ******
Last time I came through BKK (~1 month ago) I thought I would get some cash while waiting for my bags. While there are lots of ATMs in the baggage claim area, they all seemed to only accept a Visa charge card, i.e. a cash advance. I could not find one that would take my Thai or US bank cards until I got outside the terminal.
Peter *******
No
Peter ************
It’s silly if there is no ATM before immigration.
Donald **********
Peter J. Howard The airside of Immigration is outside Thailand in reality.
Rud **********
Peter J. Howard Its no IF .. there aint any..
Muhammad *********
before going to immigration there is atm on the left side .
Rud **********
Muhammad Khurram No
Alison *****************
Just draw out of atm afterwards
Gianpaolo ******
Yes of course
David ******************
I’ve never been asked but always had about 40 thousand baht on me
Graham ******
Before customs yes, in the luggage claim area, before Immigration no
SunnyCater**********
This is the kind of tourist Thai government doesn’t want, don’t even have 20k baht on hand, must be skint mate tough life hey
Richie *******
SunnyCaterpillar9671 Pathetic comment
Richard ********
SunnyCaterpillar9671, why the attitude to a reasonable question? If Paul is coming from the UK the rates are awful and maybe he’d prefer not to carry a wad of cash . Your attitude stinks
Lynnette *******
Richard Hornby all he has to do is withdraw cash from an ATM in UK where there are no ATM fees, and bring his uk money with him. Change it here. . UK exchange rate isn't involved.
Pete ********
Richard Hornby because he is a cock sucker
SunnyCater**********
Richard Hornby getting £500 out the ATM and bringing it is the best exchange rate can’t get a better rate so you sir are clueless also
Richie *******
Richard Hornby Well said, but let it flow over your head. Hes probably the one with no money mate.
SunnyCater**********
Richard Hornby £500 is not a large wad of cash 🤣🤣 what planet do you old men who go Thailand live on, you also needs to be blacklisted if your considering £500 too a large wad
Richard ********
Sorry, not clueless at all, I just wouldn’t carry a large wad of cash while travelling either. Paul is quite possibly thinking the same, hence his question about the ATM prior to the small possibility of being asked to show at immigration but you launch into him like he’s a poor person, unworthy of being allowed in Thailand. I am far from being short of money but would have probably asked that question to as a work around to unnecessarily carrying large sums of cash. Your attitude stinks and it would be great if people like you took that attitude elsewhere.
Paul *******
OPSunnyCaterpillar9671 im not in thailand you tosser and its better to get money from atm than the rip offs here
David ******
Paul Brown Just go to superich after immigration and exchange some cash there.
SunnyCater**********
Paul Brown  idiot do you think it’s only Thailand with a ATM 😂 I’m guessing your from the uk and your spoilt for choice to get £500, they should blacklist you for being skint it’s so clear you are, had plenty of time to get a tiny amount of money on hand, it’s like your waiting for your social security to clear but doesn’t clear till your in Thailand 😂 stay home stop embarrassing westerners abroad
Pete ********
SunnyCaterpillar9671 we all know you were nonced as a kid …. Hence hiding meshing a caterpillar name and picture as a fully grown man …. Again … cock sucker
SunnyCater**********
@Pete *******
noncePete ********
SunnyCaterpillar9671 mate your hiding behind a nickname and a picture of a caterpillar you big good for nothing mouth piece cock sucker
SunnyCater**********
Paul Brown get your money up pal,
Paul *******
OPSunnyCaterpillar9671 fuck off idiot
เต๋อ *****
A $1000US. Currency should be sufficient.
John ******
Take from ATM when you depart your country
SunnyCater**********
John John clearly that’s what a normal person would do but I reckon he’s skint and can’t afford it
Brent *********
SunnyCaterpillar9671 what’s normal sunshine ? In my 50 something visits to Thailand , only once did I take money from an airport ATM . They just rob you . Jump in a taxi with your Farang money and go to a money changer on the way .
SunnyCater**********
Brent Rothsay go to the bottom floor change some like £30-50 pound, what you going lose about 50p or £1 😂 if that worries you and would affect your holiday you can’t afford a holiday we’re talking about $1 dollar USD 😂
Mick *********
If you’re a genuine visitor with a return flight they’re not likely to ask. But just in case bring your own currency to the value of 20,000 bht. That’s about £500. It’s cheaper to change cash than to use an ATM which has a high withdrawal fee. There are ATM’s but none before immigration.
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%20are%20ATM%20machines%20throughout,but%20only%20at%20Citi%20ATMs.Richard ********
Just don’t exchange at the airport kiosks, unless it’s at SuperRich downstairs
Mick *********
Richard Hornby that’s correct. But it does depend on arrival time as super rich closes at night. If arriving at night just exchange a smaller amount to get you by til you can find a decent exchange place during the day.
George *********
Yes
Michael *******
ATM’s vary on daily withdrawal limits. No need to hit ATM before Immigration…they recognize US and Euro currency
Rud **********
Michael Clark there is no atm before immigration
Andrew ********
You can use your home currency as proof as long as it equals 20,000 baht
Potpon******
No ATM’s airside
Simon ******
I arrived 2 days ago from Australia… I didn’t have any Thai cash on me at all … didn’t get asked anything… and didn’t witness anyone else being asked for cash
James *******
@Simon *****
so , , , based on THAT,,,, you would recommend to everyone not to carry the required Cash when entering the Country?
Christian ********
@Simon *****
There are about *****
people every day. you see all ? when they ask you and yes they do you fly direct back to your homecountry.
Paul *******
I only take cash, I got asked once on my very first time ever going, I showed my oz cash and all was fine. Exchange behind train ticket area basement at Super Rich for best deal, if you dont know.
Andy ******
@Simon *****
they no ask often,but if they ask and you no have the found you are in trouble 😉Simon ******
Andy Baum I have my wise card that has plenty of money on that …. Once I’m in I withdraw cash from the ATM … the exchange rates in Australia are ridiculous compared to Thailand… about 4 baht to the dollar lower than what I get in Thailand or on my wise card
Paul *******
Chris Blunt - You can show the equivalent in any major currency , it doesn’t have to be in baht !!!
Chris *******
@Simon *****
But there's no ATM before immigration, so if you are asked to show money, you don't have the opportunity to withdraw cash from an ATM. If there were an ATM before you got to immigration, this would solve the problem, but maybe that's too simple a solution.
Simon *****
@Simon *****
you need to present CASH if being asked. Even millions in your Wise card won’t help. This is the rule.
Ling *****
@Simon *****
they don't do that very often. To the OP you can have the equivalent in foreign currency to the value of 20k THB as well.
Mike *******
Yes, there are ATM’s in the Arrivals baggage carousel area before the Customs check. However, they are after Immigration, so they will not help you to demonstrate carrying cash to the Immigration Officer.
Steve *******
If you are worried about the 20,000 baht rule dontJust bring £500 or more in UK cash.Cheaper than using an ATM here anyway
Octo *******
Are there any UK banks or brokerage houses tha reimburse ATM fees? I have a Schwab account (US) and all ATM fees are reimbursed at the same time they’re debited. I believe other US brokerage firms have instituted the same policy. I’d think UK firms would do the same.
William *******
Octo Adven I'd think so too but they don't.
Paul *********
It's 350Baht to withdraw money from an ATM best suggestion is download REMITLY app and transfer money from your account for a cash pick up at a local bank like siam commercial bank will cost 40 baht.
Martin ********
The first ones you'll find are in the baggage hall.
Paul ********
Before customs yes before immigration no
John **********
I assume you mean before immigration. There is no ATM until you are through immigration
Jürgen ********
@John *********
No.Graham ******
Jürgen Seidel no what?
Rob **********
Before immigration control, no there isn't
Bent *************
Rob Hua Hin
Before customs: Yes!
Before customs: Yes!
Ant ***********
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