I always keep 200 dollars rolled up in my shoe or other hiding spot for an emergency.

It's enough to get you into a hotel food and buy a cheap phone while you figure out how to deal with whatever problem happened. Have a plan for if your card gets eaten by an ATM or lost.

Never had to use it, as I never had a problem.

ATMs everywhere but currency exchanges can be a bit dodgy in the boonies. Sometimes they won't take old bills or ones with marks or writing on them. Bring new ones.

And not more than 10 thousand.

@Steve ******

thank you.

That just brought the stress level down a notch.

Is it true you have to show that the money came from out of the country, if so what kinda documentation will they accept?

If one brings cash to put in a Thai bank will a photo of the bills serial numbers work?

@Jared *********

it was easier than mailing it all in for sure.

Examples is a great idea.

@Martin ********

I got this one wrong and they emailed me the declaration form.

Not sure where to find it on there website though.

@Martin *******

I took a photo of a couple of post stamped letters to verify my address, but a utility bill should work also.

I did it from my coach in an hour, it's actually pretty simple.

Easier than making a stack of xerox copies and mailing them in with your passport and praying the whole package doesn't get lost.

@Wannikea ********

if the money must come from abroad, what is acceptable documentation if you bring cash...the exchange receipt?

Mogens Nygaard 😄🤣😂

Better start saving beer receipts for my retirement visa

Cool, I can bring most of it with me and do the bank account upon arrival, that seems reasonable.

Thanks again for the help.