1 hour ago, SamSpade said:

Because the FX rate for SEK (and most Nordic currencies) are terrible in Thailand + not everywhere will exchange it for you. You're better off with a more "Globally recognised" currency (No offence to our Nordic friends, that's how it is).

E.g. Google tells me the current SEK to THB is 3.42, TT Currency Exchange (One of the better ones) is quoting 2.55, that's like a 30% difference, I doubt exchanging SEK to USD in Sweden & then USD to THB in Thailand will cost you that much.

BBL ... SEK / THB

Edited June 24Jun 24 by KhunLA

On 6/23/2026 at 2:27 AM, Vanessa_T said:

I'm traveling to Bangkok with my family. We're from Sweden — do we need to apply for a visa? Should we exchange currency to cash before arriving in Bangkok, or is it better to withdraw locally from an ATM?

Will our electrical equipment work there? We're planning to stay for about a month. What's the best option for buying a SIM card?

Perha

On 6/23/2026 at 2:27 AM, Vanessa_T said:

I'm traveling to Bangkok with my family. We're from Sweden — do we need to apply for a visa? Should we exchange currency to cash before arriving in Bangkok, or is it better to withdraw locally from an

Jeez, what a bunch of sad sacks.

1 get on plane.

2 get off plane

3 go through immigration

4 gets bags

5 go to ATM

6 get local currency

7 enjoy

You are on holidays, stop stressing.

Keep a close eye on husband or you might have wasted one return ticket.

Edited June 24Jun 24 by emptypockets

26 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Jeez, what a bunch of sad sacks.

1 get on plane.

2 get off plane

3 go through immigration

4 gets bags

5 go to ATM

6 get local currency

7 enjoy

Glad you are so definite.

That is, not bullet proof advice.

Granted almost a given 40k cash will not be required.

However best advice would be to have foreign currency.

One for immigration and two to avoid need for ATM which at times can have a que.

You skipped TDAC which I posted link above.

The OP can research advice.

Obviously a first time tourist as has no clue.

My son who comes here about once a year said they've never asked for proof of funds. Simply need a passport and the name and address of your hotel.

13 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

My son who comes here about once a year said they've never asked for proof of funds. Simply need a passport and the name and address of your hotel.

Don't understand your point.

Many posts that the 40k would not be checked. Especially for infrequent tourists.

However best to have 40k . It's not big money for family for a month

The hotel info would not be required.

TDAC covers that. Link posted earlier.

6 hours ago, Vanessa_T said:

Thank you for helpful information, no need for saltiness :)

Vanessa, you might look at getting travellers' cheques. I would suggest you consider how much you'll spend, including hotels and travel. Then add about 50% to that. This way, you will have the funds available, but it is safer.

Someone on here can confirm whether Superrich will or will not accept travellers' cheques in EUR or USD.

Are you staying in Bangkok for the whole time, or are you going to travel to Pattaya, Phuket, or other locations?

1 hour ago, emptypockets said:

Perha

Jeez, what a bunch of sad sacks.

1 get on plane.

2 get off plane

3 go through immigration

4 gets bags

5 go to ATM

6 get local currency

7 enjoy

You are on holidays, stop stressing.

Keep a close eye on husband or you might have wasted one return ticket.

Better that she stresses now and makes sure she knows everything she needs than to be relaxed and findout she missed a detail.

3 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

Vanessa, you might look at getting travellers' cheques. I would suggest you consider how much you'll spend, including hotels and travel. Then add about 50% to that. This way, you will have the funds available, but it is safer.

Someone on here can confirm whether Superrich will or will not accept travellers' cheques in EUR or USD.

Are you staying in Bangkok for the whole time, or are you going to travel to Pattaya, Phuket, or other locations?

Travellers Checks are about as old as the dinosaurs...not a good idea.

36 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Glad you are so definite.

That is, not bullet proof advice.

Granted almost a given 40k cash will not be required.

However best advice would be to have foreign currency.

One for immigration and two to avoid need for ATM which at times can have a que.

You skipped TDAC which I posted link above.

The OP can research advice.

Obviously a first time tourist as has no clue.

Dr DR give me the news.

If you can't exchange Swedish money will the atm exchange it or is that going to be hit and miss

2 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

Travellers Checks are about as old as the dinosaurs...not a good idea.

Who said you can't teach an old dog. If super doesn't give a good exchange what do people do for money. AS I asked if there is a problem exchanging money due to government will ATM, which is the Thai bank still does withdrawals

2 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

If you can't exchange Swedish money will the atm exchange it or is that going to be hit and miss

Just my opinion I would bring in 40k Thai baht.

Just me but if was bringing family for a month I would have swag of cash.

Not in Swedish currency.

Bit off topic... Recall meeting young fella on flight to Saigon.

He had Irish currency.

I took him to my A++ currency exchange. They would not accept.

Already advice in this thread enter with baht or eg usd.. I agree

15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Just my opinion I would bring in 40k Thai baht.

Just me but if was bringing family for a month I would have swag of cash.

Not in Swedish currency.

Bit off topic... Recall meeting young fella on flight to Saigon.

He had Irish currency.

I took him to my A++ currency exchange. They would not accept.

Already advice in this thread enter with baht or eg usd.. I agree

Op has not said how old family members are, if she has kids, or if she has 13 under. The last thing I think would be to use the train and the BTS.

2 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Perha

Jeez, what a bunch of sad sacks.

1 get on plane.

2 get off plane

3 go through immigration

4 gets bags

5 go to ATM

6 get local currency

7 enjoy

You are on holidays, stop stressing.

31 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

Vanessa, you might look at getting travellers' cheques. I would suggest you consider how much you'll spend, including hotels and travel. Then add about 50% to that. This way, you will have the funds available, but it is safer.

Someone on here can confirm whether Superrich will or will not accept travellers' cheques in EUR or USD.

Are you staying in Bangkok for the whole time, or are you going to travel to Pattaya, Phuket, or other locations?

Travellers cheques?

Good luck finding anyone who even knows what they are!

2 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

The last thing I think would be to use the train and the BTS

You have a point.

I often advise to use airport Rail to central Bangkok.

In the main as BKK airport has station on lowest level.

Really depends on where you are staying in Bangkok.

The Rail is super efficient.

By contrast at DMK the bus to skytrain/mrt works well and taxi is meter. Best advice taxi

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You have a point.

I often advise to use airport Rail to central Bangkok.

In the main as BKK airport has station on lowest level.

Really depends on where you are staying in Bangkok.

The Rail is super efficient.

By contrast at DMK the bus to skytrain/mrt works well and taxi is meter. Best advice taxi

Fully agree but not if I had tired bored kids LOL

On 6/22/2026 at 11:27 PM, Vanessa_T said:

I'm traveling to Bangkok with my family. We're from Sweden — do we need to apply for a visa? Should we exchange currency to cash before arriving in Bangkok, or is it better to withdraw locally from an ATM?

Will our electrical equipment work there? We're planning to stay for about a month. What's the best option for buying a SIM card?

Lots of good advice already - I'll bullet point some others..

1) Cash & Exchanges - mostly covered by others (good advice)

2) Visa - No need you will be granted 30 days Visa exempt on arrival

3) Carry 40,000 baht (or Money Equivalent) to meet 'family' entry requirements (rarely asked for

4) Ensure you have a return flight ( a requirement of visa free entry)

5) Local ATM's charge a high rate per-withdrawal and limit to 20,000 baht (or some machines 30,000 baht)

6) Spending - Currency card like Wise (or Revolut) makes spending here easier for tourists (tap n go accepted in a lot of places - ensure you have cash as a back up).

7) Local Voltage is 220v - No voltage issues with electrics from Sweden

8) Plugs - You might need adapters for the the plugs on your electric devices

9) SIM - Buy at 7-11 (you'll need a passport) - you can get a monthly pre-paid package (rates are cheap) True / AIS (both networks are good in BKK - True 30-Day Tourist Infinite SIM unlimited 5G 1,199 THB / AIS 50 GB over 30 days for 899 THB)

Other items:

1) Download BOLT App (for Taxi's - like uber very convenient)

2) Download GRAB App (for Taxi's - like uber very convenient)

3) Transport into the City - You'll have luggage - don't bother with rail-link - you'd still have to walk with baggage in the heat, to get a taxi and then to your hotel - too much hassle.

4) Transport to the City - Use AOT Limo - very reliable and simply hassle free can purchase in Arrivals / baggage hall.

(Van will cost about 1400 baht - or Order GRAB XL - but as it your first time, best to go with AOT because its hassle free).

5) Hotels - Best centrally located hotel is GrandCentre Point (near terminal 21 Asoke)

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Just my opinion I would bring in 40k Thai baht.

Just me but if was bringing family for a month I would have swag of cash.

Not in Swedish currency.

Bit off topic... Recall meeting young fella on flight to Saigon.

He had Irish currency.

I took him to my A++ currency exchange. They would not accept.

Already advice in this thread enter with baht or eg usd.. I agree

What you mean by Irish currency?

Ireland has had the euro since 1999.

I would also advice to bring in any of the major currencies usd,eur or gbp, but not thai baht. Good exchange rate for thai baht you can get only in Thailand.

11 hours ago, KhunLA said:

BBL ... SEK / THB

The numbers you quoted are not the rates you get for walking into a BBL branch and exchanging notes, In fact those numbers are blank for DKK, NOK & SEK which suggests they won't exchange it for you.

https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/personal/other-services/view-rates/foreign-exchange-rates

"Sight Bill" is for exchanging Bank Drafts (Good luck with that!), "TT" & "Bill - DD - TT" are for the sending money from overseas to your Thai Bank Account.

Edited June 24Jun 24 by SamSpade

10 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Dr DR give me the news.

If you can't exchange Swedish money will the atm exchange it or is that going to be hit and miss

You can exchange SEK at none Bank Currency exchanges like SuperRich (Green) & TT Currency (Yellow) in fact I just checked on SuperRich exchange rate page and they'll currently give you 3.05 https://www.superrichthailand.com/#!/en/exchange

Which is a lot better than the 2.55 you'd get at TT Currency (I know this as I walked past one last night & checked).

https://ttexchange.com/

The ATMs should accept your Swedish ATM Card but best to check with your Bank that you've enabled it for Roaming & what they will charge you for using it. E.g. my UK bank charges me a flat 2.99% service fee + £1.50 + 220 THB for the Thai Bank so withdrawing 25,000 THB (The max at most ATMs) would cost me approx. 1030 THB (750 THB + 60 THB + 220 THB).

Edited June 24Jun 24 by SamSpade

11 hours ago, hanbla said:

Yes, I'm completely sure. Ja, jag är helt säker.

The name of the service is promptpay.

How there is a service called TAGTHAi but it's a bit complicated since you need to register with a Thai bank. Google it! I'm not sure how it works. You can also use credit or debit cards, but not in smaller shops and restaurants.

There's another opportunities for you. The Nordmill and Revolut cards. Swedish people has told me they're good. But again you have to Google, I have no knowledge.

I believe TagThai is more about getting a local (KBank) Pre-Loaded Debit card than QR Codes but you could try MontraPay or DeepPockets which allow you to scan Thai QR codes and pay on your None Thai Debit cards.

I can't recommend Revolut high enough, saves me an absolute fotune when I'm travelling to countries where I don't have a local Bank account - I pay £80 pa for the "Premium Plan" and in places like Malaysia it's cheaper for me to use the card than it is to Withdraw/Exchange MYR and pay in cash.

Can also use it in Thailand and they're offering 3.405...

https://www.revolut.com/currency-converter/convert-sek-to-thb-exchange-rate/

If it were me I'd open a Revolut account, create a Thai "Pot" and exchange SEK to THB in the app, then simply spend from the Thai "Pot" on the card.

If you run out of Thai Baht, put some more money in your Revolut account and change some more in the App, When you get home then either exchange the money back or save it for your next trip to Thailand.

If you don't want the "Messing around" of having a Thai Pot then just leave the money in SEK and they will do dynamic currency exchanges each time you use it.

Edited June 24Jun 24 by SamSpade

1 hour ago, aluc said:

What you mean by Irish currency?

Ireland has had the euro since 1999.

I would also advice to bring in any of the major currencies usd,eur or gbp, but not thai baht. Good exchange rate for thai baht you can get only in Thailand.

I suspect they mean Irish Pound Notes (Northern Ireland) E.g....

Scottish Notes can be even more confusing as the different banks issue different styles but these do seem to be more widely accepted.

Edited June 25Jun 25 by SamSpade

15 hours ago, emptypockets said:

You are on holidays, stop stressing.

Easier said than done in the OP's case, I think, thanks to the Swedish Central Bank's decision not to allow SEK currency exchanged abroad for local currency to be repatriated to Sweden.

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Edited June 25Jun 25 by OJAS

13 hours ago, emptypockets said:

Travellers cheques?

Good luck finding anyone who even knows what they are!

A Google search reveals plenty of info about them.

Edited June 25Jun 25 by OJAS

8 minutes ago, OJAS said:

A Google search reveals plenty of info about them.

Yes, I used them. Thirty years ago.

Which is the point of my post.

When was the last time anyone else used them?

Edited June 25Jun 25 by emptypockets

18 minutes ago, OJAS said:

A Google search reveals plenty of info about them.

Having to search on google says it all.... they were excellent for travellers back in the 70's and 80's (possibly into the 90's), but other forms of payment took over after that.

Think Travellers checks, fax machines and analog phones. Same era.

Thank you all for very useful information ❤️

OP questions answered. Thread closed.