skepticatheist2

Hi! I have been to Thailand before and have noticed that the ATM currency conversion fees, etc charged by US banks are excessive. Therefore, I have decided to bring some American Express (AMEX) Traveler's Checks to Thailand. I know there is a 33 Baht government charge per check. However, that is not my concern. I want to know if Thai banks will accept $1000 US AMEX traveler's checks? If not, what is the largest denomination they will accept? $500, $100, $50 or $20? What kind of experience have you had?

I just visited the Chaing Mai Immigration Office (15 Dec 2008) to discuss the new 15 day visa extension. The official told me that you can get unlimited 15-day extensions, which I suppose is adequate if you live in Mai Sai or Chaing Rai. He also indicated that the 2 month visa (extendable to 3 months), obtainable at a Thai consulate outside of Thailand, can now be

obtained immediately after your 3 month visa expires. You do not have to wait for the date that corresponds to 6 months after the date of issue of the 1st 3 month visa. In other words, you can get 2 "back to back" 3 months visas, but will have to leave Thailand to get them.

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