Limit for carrying cash into Thailand

[RandolphGB]

I’ve read before that the limit is £6k or equivalent in foreign currency but this site says it is $20k or equivalent 

 

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/TH-Thailand-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

 

Which one is right? I’ll be traveling from Heathrow 

[ubonjoe]

You can bring up to $20,000 US into the country without having to declare it.

"Foreign Currency

Travelers bringing foreign currency more than USD 20,000 or its equivalent into or out of Thailand are required to make a report to Customs. This report is required by the Ministerial Regulation (No. 25) B.E. 2530 issued under the Authority of the Currency Exchange Control Act B.E. 2485 and relevant regulations."

Source: http://en.customs.go.th/content.php?ini_content=arriving_in_thailand&lang=en&left_menu=menu_arriving_in_thailand

 

I wonder if the 6k pound number is the most you can take out of the UK without declaring it. For the US it is $10k.

[RandolphGB]

UK seems to be 10,000 euros or equivalent . Thanks 

[Bangkokhatter]

Flew in from Singapore last night and on landing they showed a video of various regulations on entering the Kingdom and it stated the amount now was 15,000 USD or it's equivalent.

Always used to be 20,000.

[Esso49]

You can bring in far larger amounts no problem.  Just declare it through the correct channel and of course the reason for it, and no problem.   Over the years I have never encountered any problems but of course I have declared it properly and provided them with the reason and access to supporting information .  Never has the reason been followed up by the authorities.

[simoh1490]

There is no limit to the amount of cash you can bring into Thailand, as long as it is reported.

[OJAS]

1 hour ago, RandolphGB said:

UK seems to be 10,000 euros or equivalent . Thanks 

This is not an absolute maximum limit, but, if over this amount, the cash needs to be declared whether taken into or out of the UK:-

 

https://www.gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk

 

[keystonecoppers2]

UbonJoe, as you know all about everything here, what would the amount be if you transfer money,

on a monthly basis, to a thai bank, without raising some suspicion? The money is huge, so I think it will be

portioned out. The the money is of course legally aquired, no money laundring here!  Thanks in advance!      

[mejomini]

15 minutes ago, keystonecoppers2 said:

UbonJoe, as you know all about everything here, what would the amount be if you transfer money,

on a monthly basis, to a thai bank, without raising some suspicion? The money is huge, so I think it will be

portioned out. The the money is of course legally aquired, no money laundring here!  Thanks in advance!      

50K U.S. raised flags both stateside and in Thailand.  Nothing serious, but lots of questions asked.

[ubonjoe]

18 minutes ago, keystonecoppers2 said:

UbonJoe, as you know all about everything here, what would the amount be if you transfer money,

on a monthly basis, to a thai bank, without raising some suspicion?

Not sure of what the amount would be for here. Perhaps the equivalent of 2 million baht. I would be more concerned about the country it is sent from than here.

[keystonecoppers2]

Thanks mejomini.  So, 50k USD would be ok, on a monthly basis, one 50k to my wifes bank and

50k to my own bank? I have paperwork from a English Lawyer firm and British government that the money

coming in, is perfectly legal.    

[keystonecoppers2]

   Thanks Ubonjoe. Well, I`m not in a hurry, but would like to bring the money here, on a slow basis.

    I have not much connections to the former country or life that I`ve had. This is my place.

    And my good wife will have it all, when I`m done!

[Chivas]

Been mentioned multiple times in as much as not what you can bring into Thailand but more what you can take out of Heathrow without any potential issue

Up to £999.99 no problems

From £1000 to 10,000 Euros questions "can" be asked as to origin  (note the currency difference)

10,000 Euro and above written declaration

 

Been on the statute books since 2002

Its the second bracket that so many are not aware of and only believe that its the 3rd tier thats important

 

Get tugged on final gate by a money dog and explanations of won it on the dogs will see you travelling (or aborting) without it

Edited September 8, 2018 by Chivas

[keystonecoppers2]

The thing is, the money will be transfered from England to another EU country, bank to bank,

with all paperwork in the clear. So, no money while going through Heathrow or any other airport

in England. I know there will be some issues in my home country, but with all papers clear, there

will not be any obstacles. I was just concerned about how the Thai government is looking into

bank transfers coming in to a Thai bank.  

[blackcab]

There is no limit to how much cash you can carry into Thailand. Anything over 20,000 USD or the equivalent must be declared.

 

As others have mentioned, you must also abide by the regulations of the country you depart from, and also any country where you have to transfer if the transfer involves you exiting the airport through customs (for example to catch a flight from a different airport).

[keystonecoppers2]

Once again: I will not carry any money, I will transfer from one bank in Europe to one bank in Thailand.

[wgdanson]

19 hours ago, simoh1490 said:

There is no limit to the amount of cash you can bring into Thailand, as long as it is reported.

Or hidden !

[wgdanson]

13 minutes ago, keystonecoppers2 said:

Once again: I will not carry any money, I will transfer from one bank in Europe to one bank in Thailand.

But you could be asked to show Bht 20,000 in cash on your person, depending on your Visa status.

[keystonecoppers2]

 Yes, I know that.  I always carry about 22.000 baht when arriving. However, I will not be travelling in and out

to any extent anymore. This is the place I will stay until I die (hopefully not in a road accident!!)!

[shaurene]

You  have to declare any money in excess of Us$20,000. You can take much more in just declare it at the red channel. They take you into a side office and fill a small form out, they give you a copy and off you go. Done it a few times. Not problems or HASTLE. Have always been treated very friendly. I did not have to show them the money eather. If you bring a lot in I would suggest you have a bank document to show you withdrew it from your account.

Edited September 8, 2018 by shaurene
I missed a point I should have mentioned

[fulhamster]

6 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Not sure of what the amount would be for here. Perhaps the equivalent of 2 million baht. I would be more concerned about the country it is sent from than here.

I was told in Bangkok Bank last month that anything up to 1.5 million baht is ok.

[wazzupnow]

14 hours ago, keystonecoppers2 said:

UbonJoe, as you know all about everything here, what would the amount be if you transfer money,

on a monthly basis, to a thai bank, without raising some suspicion? The money is huge, so I think it will be

portioned out. The the money is of course legally aquired, no money laundring here!  Thanks in advance!      

most people here would love to have ur problems

[keystonecoppers2]

thanks Wazzupnow, but sometimes have to much does not makes life easier,

only make you buy what you want, without thinking to much about it. And also,

not speak about it too much, people here like to think that all the money is

in the matress, and then you`re house is up for burglary, sooner or later.

I have cameras around my house, so I`m not nervous about it. But, no, not

any big money in the house, sorry about that!!  

[AGareth2]

my UK bank told me 25K per month

[keystonecoppers2]

Thanks AGareth2.  Then I at least have a hint, and I will surely ask my bank back home also,

so as everything will be fine and dandy.  Thanks everyone for your replys.

[pumpjack]

you are very safe with 11500 dollars   /  10000 euro / 9000 pounds  at todays rates.  

ensure to stick to it or risk it being taken ...and they will take it !!!!

[Just Weird]

23 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Not sure of what the amount would be for here. Perhaps the equivalent of 2 million baht. I would be more concerned about the country it is sent from than here.

That's correct, the BOT instructs the banks to make checks at the B2m level.

[natway09]

Anything over 20,000 USD there may be a commission of 4%  (no receipt)  555

[ThaiPauly]

OK, well that seems to have cleared that up.

 

How much are you allowed to take OUT?

 

 

[ubonjoe]

8 minutes ago, ThaiPauly said:

How much are you allowed to take OUT?

The same $20k US  for foreign currency in cash. Or 50k baht in cash unless going to neighboring countries.

See: http://en.customs.go.th/content.php?ini_content=departing_from_thailand&lang=en&left_menu=menu_departing_from_thailand