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Can I bring 800,000 Baht in cash to open a Thai bank account?

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@Ian ********

I carried £

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in £50 notes to Thailand to buy a car. I had to declare to HMRC how much I was taking on gov.uk. I carried proof of which Account No. it had come from. Declared it by going through the red channel in Bkk Suvarnabhumi Airport. Took a few minutes to fill in the form. Straight downstairs to the Basement level to Exchange, kiosks there give a good exchange rate.

5 days ago

Do you need to carry cash when entering Thailand as a tourist, and how much should you bring?

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Take highest denomination clean notes of your countries currency and exchange in Thailand. You'll get a better rate than changing in your own country.

Never exchange in Arrivals !

If your flying into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport head towards the Basement level by the train connection. Kiosks there give a great rate.

If you use cards for money you'll get charged each time you go to the ATM.

2 months ago

What should I do about my visa plans if Thailand changes its entry visa from 60 days to 30 days?

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If it does revert to 30 day visa exemption which can be extended at a local immigration office for 1900Thb

2 months ago

Is the 60-day visa exemption in Thailand being reduced back to 30 days?

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Until it's in the Royal Gazette, it's not confirmed

3 months ago

What should I do about my trip to Thailand with the potential new visa policy for Canadians?

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If when you go it's 30 day visa exemption, this can be extended for another 30 days at a local immigration office for 1900Thb.

3 months ago

Can my Thai girlfriend extend her 6-month visa in the UK or does she need to return to Thailand?

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@Neil ********

That is correct, 6 months in Thailand 6 months in UK.

5 months ago

Can my Thai girlfriend extend her 6-month visa in the UK or does she need to return to Thailand?

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She has to go back to Thailand and reapply again.

Or get a multiple year tourist visa. 2, 5 or 10 year.

On a tourist visa she can only stay 6 months in the UK, back to Thailand for 6 months and then back again.

5 months ago

What should a Pakistani passport holder do when needing an extension and an Ed Visa in Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Start packing.

7 months ago

Is the 7000 baht fee standard for opening bank accounts in Thailand, or specific to Bangkok Bank?

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Never been charged for opening Kasikorn, Bangkok or Siam bank accounts.

They do charge for debit cards though.

7 months ago

Is a medical certificate required to obtain a motorcycle license in Thailand, and can I apply for a Thai motorcycle license online?

Dave ********

You've been scammed !

How did you pay ?

Can you reclaim the money from your Bank or credit card company ?