Entering Thailand

[WilliamCave]

Hi I am woundering how much cash I am allowed to enter thailand with in my pocket...I have 2 kids and my wife,,,,,

[hanibal7]

I have heard the max is 20,000 us dollars,but not 100% sure.

[lannarebirth]

I have heard the max is 20,000 us dollars,but not 100% sure.

That's what the flashing sign at the airport says. I assume that means each person? Is a minor child a person?

[Forkinhades]

yes 20,000 USD, undeclared, or as much as you like if you declare

[PhilHarries]

Do travellers checks count as cash?

[naka]

Do travellers checks count as cash?

No.

Naka.

[lannarebirth]

Do travellers checks count as cash?

No.

Naka.

Perhaps not in Thailand, but other countries may not hold the same view:

10. How much cash may I bring with me for my trip?

There is no limit on the total amount of money or monetary instruments that may be brought into or taken out of the United States. However, if you transport or cause to be transported, more than $10,000 in monetary instruments on any occasion into or out of the United States, or if you receive more than that amount, in behalf of someone else and then transport it, you must file a Customs Form 4790 with U.S. Customs. Failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties, including seizure of the currency or monetary instruments. Monetary instruments include U.S. or foreign coins, currency, traveler's checks, money orders, and negotiable instruments or investment securities in bearer form are all considered when determining the total $10,000 reporting requirement.

[naka]

Do travellers checks count as cash?

No.

Naka.

Perhaps not in Thailand, but other countries may not hold the same view:

10. How much cash may I bring with me for my trip?

There is no limit on the total amount of money or monetary instruments that may be brought into or taken out of the United States. However, if you transport or cause to be transported, more than $10,000 in monetary instruments on any occasion into or out of the United States, or if you receive more than that amount, in behalf of someone else and then transport it, you must file a Customs Form 4790 with U.S. Customs. Failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties, including seizure of the currency or monetary instruments. Monetary instruments include U.S. or foreign coins, currency, traveler's checks, money orders, and negotiable instruments or investment securities in bearer form are all considered when determining the total $10,000 reporting requirement.

Yes, but the post is about bringing money into Thailand.

As previously said just declare it if you have over 20k. And I would rather declare

TC's at the airport than a huge wad of cash

Naka.

Edited April 28, 2008 by naka

[gk10002000]

Above 10,000 you have to declare the money to the USA. Don't forget that in case you get stopped at airport security and get accused of money laundering, drug dealing or just general Department of Homeland security paranoia