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What are the cash limits for bringing USD to Thailand and recommendations for hotels in Pattaya?
Good morning beautiful Thailand ,
As I get ready to book my trip for retirement , 2 questions...........how much cash USD am I allowed to bring with me , and a nice hotel with all the amenities as I search for condos
Pattaya... Jomtien area ( don't need to be in the bar and club scene ) 🙏
As I get ready to book my trip for retirement , 2 questions...........how much cash USD am I allowed to bring with me , and a nice hotel with all the amenities as I search for condos
Pattaya... Jomtien area ( don't need to be in the bar and club scene ) 🙏
Answer summary
When planning a retirement trip to Thailand, it's important to be aware of the cash regulations. Travelers can carry up to $10,000 out of the U.S. and must declare amounts over this limit. In Thailand, you may bring up to $20,000 without issue, but it's advisable to declare larger amounts. Many respondents suggest using ATM and credit cards, and only carrying cash for immediate expenses upon arrival. For accommodations in the Jomtien area of Pattaya, recommendations include hotels like KTK and condos like Riviera and Riviera Ocean Drive, ideal for a comfortable and relaxing stay away from the party scene.
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John *********
10k
James ********
The Portugese or Brazalian embassy may know a person
Peter *******
to what are you referring?
Larry **********
I wonder if the USA will ever update the 10 k amount it’s been the same ever since I started traveling in the 90s should be 30k by now
John ********
Just get 10,000 or so baht cash for when you first arrive.
Use you cards as you would In your home country.
Never a good idea to carry too much cash.
As for accommodation, stay at a hotel for a week or so and ask others about what would suit your needs. Check Agoda etc for info.
It really depends on your budget and length of time you will be in Thailand
Use you cards as you would In your home country.
Never a good idea to carry too much cash.
As for accommodation, stay at a hotel for a week or so and ask others about what would suit your needs. Check Agoda etc for info.
It really depends on your budget and length of time you will be in Thailand
Larry **********
OP@John *******
Thank you , an absolute honest response 🙏
Ste *******
Golden crab soi 13 pattaya. Apartments 6000b per week.
Bob **********
You can bring $20,000 might have to declare it before you leave I never did Hard Rock Hotel Holiday inn beach rd
Larry **********
OP@Bob *********
thank for the straight forward answer , I appreciate it BobBob **********
@Larry *********
my PleasureBob **********
For a non-o visa he’ll need 800k in a Thai bank in his name only and the funds must show a foreign transfer
Gregor **********
in case of a "change of visa type" from a tourist visa to a 90-days Non-O retirement visa, he needs the proof the money came from abroad (the Thai customs declaration!). The same applies if he wants to buy a condo from that money
Gregor **********
@Bob *********
if he declares the funds when leaving the U.S., he can carry unlimited cash. If he declares funds higher than 15.000.- U.S. Dollars to Thai customs, he can bring unlimited cash into Thailand. Latest and most up-to-date Thai Customs Regulations:Bob **********
@Gregor *********
15 years and never been botheredBob **********
@Gregor *********
this must have changed in the last month as I always bring $20,000 and flying in from Cambodia the captain made an announcement that 20 k was the limit bring all you want if you want to declare it ,if your buying a condo your need to show the slip showing where the money came from as you need to prove it when buyingGregor **********
@Bob *********
the date when Thai Customs changed the rules can be seen in the lower right corner. Fact is, that many Thai border officers are not aware of the change. TIT! Even the Thai Embassy in Singapore posts the wrong figure - 15.000.- USD - on their webseite, unchanged. They are just incapable of coordinating updates
Christopher *************
As much as you want as long as you tell them you have more than 10K with you, especially within the US. I stopped and told them, no problem and they escorted me to the next Terminal after I ponted out to them that the people loitering outsid all knew that I had more than 10K on me.
Terary **********
I stay in Wongamat area. It's about 2-5 km from beach road. Its quiet but near to all the other stuff.
The North end of Beach Road is pretty quiet with more upscale hotels. North of Soi 6.
The North end of Beach Road is pretty quiet with more upscale hotels. North of Soi 6.
David **********
You are not ready yet with these questions
Hiw can someone be about to retire here with such little knowledge. It's quite foolish
Hiw can someone be about to retire here with such little knowledge. It's quite foolish
Larry **********
OP@David *********
So asking a legitimate question is not ready , I have been to Thailand before , just looking for good suggestions
James *********
Bring loads, all you want. What day are you arriving? What airline and flight number?
Larry **********
OP@James ********
On your back , flight number 666 ........this is exactly what ruins asking legitimate questions , clown 🤡Christopher *************
If you don't need the scene look further South of Jomtien. Nice places and cheaper too, plenty of good restaurants and cozy bars. Easy ride to Pattaya for groceries etc.
Jeff *********
Get your Wise account set up before you leave, if you plan to keep a bank account in the states, then you can transfer when you need 😊
Mike *********
KTK is a decent hotel with a great breakfast buffet. They have regular hotel rooms and also offer longer stay rooms with much more room and comfort.
Larry **********
OP@Mike ********
Thank You Mike , definitely appreciate the recommendation.
Steve **********
You've researched I hope, are you looking for city, beach, mountains.
Hua Hin, Pattaya, Bangkok, Chiangmai, or Rural Isaan, all as different as night and day
Target your wants, needs, way of life. Then Base and explore. The exploration is the fun. BIG cultural differences between Provinces.
Keep an open mind and enjoy.
Was in same boat 20+ years ago...enjoyed the every year.
Hua Hin, Pattaya, Bangkok, Chiangmai, or Rural Isaan, all as different as night and day
Target your wants, needs, way of life. Then Base and explore. The exploration is the fun. BIG cultural differences between Provinces.
Keep an open mind and enjoy.
Was in same boat 20+ years ago...enjoyed the every year.
Larry **********
OP@Steve *********
I have researched and have actually been to Pattaya , just looking for good suggestions and honest thoughts , I plan on doing my retirement visa when I get there ( already researched ) I appreciate you Steve , I want to be able to travel and enjoy the culture , the food , and the country......and have a beautiful place to relax with an ocean view 🙏
Steve **********
@Larry *********
Best of hunting. View of ocean narrows it. Next to Hua Hin is Cha-am, all the beauty
without the frills.
But a lot of monkeys
Steve *******
Check out Riviera on Jomtien. Really nice condos, there's 2 of them Riviera and Riviera Ocean Drive.
Larry **********
OP@Steve ******
Thank You for the honest response
Jeffrey **********
Pattaya and Jomtiem is all about the bar scene. doesn't matter where you are
Larry **********
OP@Jeffrey *********
not a bar person , just looking for good accomodations....I have been to Pattaya , so I understandJeffrey **********
You can bring as much as you want. However if you bring $10,000 or more you must declare it as you're leaving America.
Alastair ********************
Your local Thai embassy website will tell you how much you can bring into the country.
Larry **********
OP@Alastair *******************
I have tried to get answers from the US Thai embassy and all they tell me is to apply online ( very frustrating ) so I will do my retirement visa when I get to Thailand
Pertti *************
You just declare your funds. Can be 11k or 11mil.
Michael ********
@Pertti ************
i had to declare funds once just transiting in the states. 3 hours of bleeding questioningAlbert ********
Don't need much just your ATM card and credit cards you only have 30 days now. Unless you dona few extensions.
Todd **********
@Albert *******
He said he’s retiring to Thailand??Albert ********
@Todd *********
ok set up direct deposit you don't need to carry a suitcase with cash
Stuart *********
Leaving the US it’s 10k. Entering Thailand it’s 20k.
Todd **********
@Stuart ********
Where can I pick up that extra 10K? 😜
Franky ******
@Todd *********
I want the unlimited stuff .
Nongnuch ********
@Stuart ********
if he declares the funds when leaving the U.S., he can carry unlimited cash. If he declares funds higher than 15.000.- U.S. Dollars to Thai customs, he can bring unlimited cash into Thailand. Latest and most up-to-date Thai Customs Regulation:Activity
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