What am I allowed to bring into Thailand?

Personal belongings in reasonable quantity, which are worth no more than 20,000 baht in total and are not prohibited or restricted goods or food. No more than 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or 250g of all types combined. No more than 1 litre of alcoholic beverage.



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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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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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The short answer is yes, you can use your credit card in Thailand. However, although credit cards are commonly-used in Thailand (especially in more touristy areas), cash is still normally preferred there, so keep in mind that you might not be able to use your credit card everywhere.

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10 things I wish I knew before going to Thailand
  • The Head Is Sacred. ...
  • Scamming is Common. ...
  • There's excellent Healthcare. ...
  • To Tuk-Tuk or Not. ...
  • The Political Scenery Can Be Volatile. ...
  • Having Comfy Sandals Is Convenient. ...
  • They Use a Different Calendar. ...
  • Monks Can't Beg.


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The short answer here for us is a total yes. People need to have an international plan for their cell phones to work in Thailand with cellular data, and they can avoid using roaming services! That's why it's time to talk more about the international data plans or alternatives we can easily access when traveling!

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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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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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