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Is it better to carry baht or usd to Thailand?

Taking cash & cards to Thailand Western currencies can easily be changed all over the country. We recommend that you change some money into Baht on arrival and it is advisable to carry local currency in small denominations (20, 50 and 100 Baht notes) for tipping and the purchase of small items.



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Credit cards and debit cards are accepted in Thailand, though cash is essential for many purchases. Be sure to exchange your money when you arrive at the airport, as USD isn't accepted anywhere. Thankfully, ATMs are common, so you'll have no trouble pulling out the dough for your next delicious meal.

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If you cannot manage to UP this budget, it is better to have a shorter vacation. So bring 20000 Baht for 9-10 days visit. To have a reasonable budget, I would suggest to plan for 2300 Baht per day per person for food-drink-transportation-tour etc, making it around 32,000 Baht for two weeks. What do youplan on doing?

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On average, a budget traveler could get by on around 800 to 1,200 Thai Baht per day, which is approximately 25 to 40 US dollars. This budget would cover basic accommodation, food, transportation, and some activities. However, if you are looking for a more luxurious experience, you could expect to spend more.

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50,000 a month is considered by Thai standards to be a very good wage, expats should be able to more than get by on it.. TB 30,000 is a typical salary for a person who has an academic background.

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Yes, you will normally get better exchange rates in Thailand than in your home country. Exchange cash at an exchange office to get the best rates. Withdrawing cash using your card may cost you a fee. Hotel exchange desks will likely give you a poor rate.

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How much money do I need for a week in Thailand? We recommend setting a budget of $840 a week for a mid-range holiday in Thailand. For this price you'll be eating at upmarket restaurants, going on tours (possibly daily) and hitting up popular clubs and bars in the evening.

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Generally speaking, you can travel around Thailand on a budget of $35-$70 per day (per person). As you can see in the infographic, we spent $67 per day as a couple.

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In general, you can expect to spend a minimum of around 1,000-2,000 Thai Baht per day for basic expenses, such as food, transportation, and accommodation.

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Is 5000 Baht enough for 2 days? A budget of 2,500 to 5,000 baht per day is enough to stay in a three or four star hotel, eat at most of Bangkok's mid range and high-end restaurants and easily get around the city by taxi instead of depending on the BTS, khlong boats and bus system.

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It's not enough, simple as that unless you plan on eating really cheap meals and not drinking too much and definitely no tours. These prices quoted above are crazy prices, (about 3500-4000 a day ) without tours, Just bring an atm card with ya and dont worry.

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If you cannot manage to UP this budget, it is better to have a shorter vacation. So bring 20000 Baht for 9-10 days visit. To have a reasonable budget, I would suggest to plan for 2300 Baht per day per person for food-drink-transportation-tour etc, making it around 32,000 Baht for two weeks.

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Thailand tourist visa holders must be able to prove that they have adequate funds equivalent to at least THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family. For on arrival Thailand visa, they must be able to prove that they have adequate funds equivalent to at least THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family.

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