Phil Jones the people I’ve overheard complaining about the money they’ve “lost” because they chose to carry it and it was stolen are the stupid ones IMO. I have four ATM cards. All rebate all ATM fees and have no foreign transaction fees. I choose my accounts based upon my nomadic lifestyle and I never carry large sums of cash. I don’t need to worry about what I hold tight, 😂. Doing so is also much harder with women’s attire, btw.

@Aimee ***********************

exactly. That’s what I figure I would do.

Martyn Rollinson I’m not concerned, but you do you.

@Alan *****

I have been to Thailand numerous times. I use ATM machines to get cash as needed. My credit unions reimburse me for all fees. I carry very little cash with me. I said I didn’t want to carry 20K baht and be a target. I guess I wasn’t clear enough. I don’t religiously oppose cash altogether.

@Martyn **********

I don’t like carrying cash…period. The issue is not having the money. The issue is carrying 20K in cash.

@Lynnette ******

they are required to buy insurance for certain types of visas…FACT. Just stop.

@Lynnette ******

I’m aware, but the in-country visa has its own requirements that are becoming harder and harder to meet (most especially opening a bank account). The point of my comment is not that there aren’t other options. 🤦‍♀️

@Gary *******

that's the biggest problem. People are required to buy the insurance and it doesn't pay out anyway.

@Jorge ***

Of course one needs to be responsible. The OP was simply warning people of what happens.

@Jorge ***

Socrates did not mean random strangers on the internet 🤣🤣🤣