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Should I pay cash or card in Thailand?

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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Will you need cash or credit card in Thailand? You need both. For markets, street stalls, tuk tuks and songtaews, you will certainly need cash. For convenience stores, shopping malls , hotels, larger restaurants and more, you can use your credit card.

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Credit cards: Major credit cards, such as Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted in Phuket, especially in tourist areas. However, it's still a good idea to carry some cash with you, as not all places may accept credit cards.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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2 On-arrival-visa tourists and holders of transit visa must be able to prove that they have adequate finances equivalent to at least 10,000 Baht per person (around 350 USD) or 20,000 Baht per family (around 700 USD).

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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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2k baht will get you a lot daily. things are pretty affordable outside of Phuket where everything is 2-3x more pricey than it is in other Thailand cities. 2k baht should get you nice meals in mid tier dine-in restaurants + transportation (grab/bolt) everywhere besides Phuket.

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Accept TrueMoney - One of Thailand's leading digital wallet.

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