Used to be able to buy a ticket with open return. Don’t know if this is still available.

David ChinneryRubbish. I know people from Thailand and the Phillipines who have easily passed the test and obtained Australian citizenship and employment. No where near AUD unless you are being ripped off by some immigration agent. It will be less costly and less complicated to have your wife obtain Australian citizenship than for you to get Thai. If you can’t handle that maybe you should rethink your plan.

Strength AndWill up to him. I live on age pension OK at age 82

Stay in Australia. Get married and have your new wife migrate and obtain Australian citizenship. As your marriage plans are based on a sound relationship, this is probably the best plan for you both when you consider such things as your present stable life and health care. You can visit Thailand regularly for family connections.

@Ray ********

Ignorance shows in your post. You have no idea what may have presented on her screen. Could have been a possible hit for a known offender being referred to superior officer for checking, as an example. There can be any number of interactions that lead to delay. Do you really think the border control officer is going to explain about their intelligence?

@Carrie ***

If you avoid them, how do you know they are more difficult?

RedMouse1980 Don't forget to get a re-entry document before you leave Australia.

That's a very generous amount without having to declare - most countries limit undeclared to about AUD10,000 but if you declare there is no penalty or tax. Given USD is about AUD31,000 it would give a better exchange rate to bring in AUD30,000 and the balance by SWIFT .

Hi Donald. You were the one that said you can't carry cash, implying it was an option for you. Anyway, I guess it is how you carry it and your assessment of the risk. As to the allowable amount, there is no limit on how much you can take out of Australia but maybe there is a limit on how much you can take into Thailand? With conversion of AUD37,500 to THB there will be a very large difference between converting it at a currency converter in Thailand and the other ways you mentioned: it is even significant when I have carried AUD5,000. Finally, I understand it is the 21st Century but that does not mean you throw away a significant amount if not necessary.

Not sure why you say you can't bring that much cash? I always take cash to Thailand and get the best exchange rate from the money changer at Central, Lad Prao. If you do transfer from Aus bank to Thai bank, you will probably get the best exchange rate by transferring AUD, not THB.