Should I carry cash in Bangkok?

It is never safe to carry large amounts of cash because of obvious reasons like theft & robbery. Hence, It's advisable to carry a Forex card rather than carrying cash when you are traveling to Thailand. By opting for a BookMyForex card over foreign currency notes, you can save between 0.5% and 2%.



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How much cash can you bring into Thailand? What are the limits? Details of the customs regulations in Thailand can be found on the Thai Customs Board website. According to the details available online, you can bring up to $20,000 - or the equivalent - into Thailand, without needing to take any specific action.

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Credit cards are sometimes accepted in tourist areas and in larger cities such as Bangkok . In many restaurants, supermarkets and shops, especially in towns with a large international audience, you can now also pay by card. But you shouldn't rely on it – so always have enough cash with you.

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A passport and a boarding pass are required when you declare on the form. If you enter Thailand via land/sea, you will need to have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

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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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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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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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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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How Much Does 2 weeks in Thailand Cost? In the 15 days that we spent in Bangkok and Northern Thailand, we spent a total of 14,726 Baht. That's equivalent to about $420 USD. That's for two people for 15 days and includes everything from accommodation to meals and transport.

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If your on holiday and want to experience some things then I'd look for 5000 baht per day. I've spent 2500 baht on a single meal at a high end place. This does depend where you go for sure. 2000 is too tight.

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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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Yes, depends on your lifestyle. 2-3 taxi rides and 2-3 meals per day could totally cost you up towards 1000 baht. That would be 10 days of strictly taxi and food. All is Pretty!

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