Nongnuch Kamdee 0 baht is 15,735 at spot price today. I think the point is it’s 500,000 baht and its equivalence is whatever currency(s) when you enter. So I think the information is upto date- it also same on UK, and Australian embassy sites.

Also, it does not change the AML problems carrying significant cash can cause- especially if not declared (even when technically it does not have to be).

There are many sources for a 500,000 baht limit (in total value) for currency imports. I checked 3 embassy websites, they say the same.



Also, almost every country has police powers that enable cash or other valuables to be seized if they reasonably suspect involvement in criminal activity. This obviously concerns exporting from your country of origin (and transit airports) but I assume Thai police have similar powers. I regularly see police checks in airports in various countries for this and other potential issues. Declaration helps demonstrate innocent purposes.

The limit (arriving in Thailand) as many others have said, is a total value of 20,000$ (any/all currency or similar).

However, you also have to consider your departure country and any transit countries. Further, as an example of the real issue, the limit for departing UK is £10,000 but the police have wide powers to seize cash and other valuables, if they have reasonable suspicion of involvement in a criminal enterprise. It can be less than the maximum amount based upon the totality of circumstances. Many/most other jurisdictions have similar powers.

Declaring cash on departure and arrival certainly helps with the suspicion element.

Robin Banks that’s is not what I said. However, you have zero idea about banking compliance, either internationally or in Bangkok. Why would banks impose restrictions on opening bank accounts if they were not compelled to do so?

Thailand has, in the past, applied international requirements inconsistently- that is not the case now. Trying ignoring the CRS/FATCA information checks if you feel so confident.

Thai banks have to comply with CRS/FATCA. Compliance processes are variable still. However, many require you to update your details annually. If your reason for having a bank account is your visa (there are other qualifying criteria) then, as part of the annual check, they want your visa.

This is partly about scammers, but CRS are strict. At the moment, given compliance is mixed, it can be easy to fall through the gaps. In the medium term, I would expect much stricter compliance.

I would check first. Depending on your nationality, the usual process maybe going through the agency they use. Also, typically it’s consular, not embassy, but I am sure varies with Country.

An emergency passport is typically only issued when you have some vital reason to travel (you were on holiday and you lost your passport, maybe family emergency) and anyway, they come with many limitations. The biggest consideration is your visa and reentry (I am assuming you are a long term resident and want to return based on a visa of some kind).

Gerry Penman

@Marcus ***********

it was very necessary! Your original comment was asinine and without any value. Being a troll in Thailand is expensive. Have some respect for Thailand and the right of the Thai people to determine how their borders are managed. It not as if they were sending bands of thugs, murdering people in the streets, or raping them in concentration camps.

Use can verify your visa on the official portal using the tracking number the agent gave you/can give you.

Note that even a valid visa does not guarantee entry- you must satisfy all the entry requirements too.