Bring UK pounds and use TTExchange. They offer a really good rate. As far as maximum value, I believe the equivalent of 9000 euros is the limit but I’ve carried more and never been challenged. Just make sure that you can show exactly where you withdrew the money and carry the bank statement showing the withdrawal. As long as it’s legal then you’re generally ok in my experience but I wouldn’t declare it up front, just wait to get challenged and have all the answers necessary. Cheers

@Kirsten ********

My reply wasn’t targeted at you. It’s aimed at the many people who stay in Thailand using dodgy visa offices who put the 800,000 baht up in an account for you and fiddle the visa on your behalf. Immigration is trying to clamp down on this but unfortunately some of the officials are in on the operation.

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@Kev ********

Thoroughly agree with you. Best to play the game honestly. If you duck and dive, you’ll surely get caught out sooner or later. After all, we are guests in their country and it’s their rules. Be respectful. Cheers

@Kate ******

Too right. You need to be sneaky smart about this stuff. Cover all bases and keep your options open.

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That’s a truly dreadful exchange rate. Really unfair to people who don’t know better. I ALWAYS take cash and use TT exchange to do my exchanges. I have looked really hard all over Pattaya and they always always give the best exchange rate. If you change up more than £1000 - which isn’t difficult if there’s a couple of you together- ask the cashier to ring up for a better rate. It’s only a bit better but every little bit helps. Cheers

You are very welcome dear lady. Do you intend traveling around Thailand? If so , there’s plenty of advice available and some really good hints too. Let me know if you want advice. Cheers

Just make sure that your phone is unlocked so that it will accept any SIM card. If it’s not, most small independent phone stores( or a Tukcom) will unlock it for you very cheaply and also sell you a card and credit. It’s really easy and you really don’t need to overthink it. Best regards and I wish you a great trip. Mike

@Оливер ********

I use AIS and find them very economical and have excellent countrywide coverage. I recommend. Cheers

@Sam *****

Not twice anyway!!

Take the river boat trip. Well worth the money!! Cheers