How Much Do You Leave The House With, In Wallet Or Purse?

[PeaceBlondie]

On a typical day, leaving the house, unless you work as a money launderer - how much do you carry?

Have your cash-carrying habits changed over the years?

[zorro1]

Never less than 500 bht and my Siam Atm card but I live in BKK

Edited October 5, 2008 by zorro1

[onnut]

no more than 3-5k. Baht of course.

[Soutpeel]

On a typical day, leaving the house, unless you work as a money launderer - how much do you carry?

Have your cash-carrying habits changed over the years?

Typically, THB10,000 to THB20,000, but on ocassion have had k300 on my person, not smart I know...

I certainly carry a lot less cash than I used to, but more to do with the Mrs being the "bank manager" these days...

[DragonQuest]

500-1k

[bravingbangkok]

What a weird question, no comment !

[Moonrakers]

Usually no more than 1k. But about 3k plus an ATM card if I am going out for a beer.

[canuckamuck]

1000 to 5000 B

I used to carry dollars but probably the same relative amount

[BEENTHEREDONETHAT]

5,000-15,000 depending on what we plan to do.

[RakJungTorlae]

I sense something sneaky in this question. And as well there is just nothing left open for any humor.

Well doesn’t matter anyway I am afraid to go outside.

[PeaceBlondie]

Sorry for the lack of privacy. I tried, twice, to make a poll.

[Chaimai]

It's a fair question - I guess it is geared to the fact that the need to carry cash has diminished over the years.

In the UK I rarely have more than £30 (1,800 Baht) in my pocket PLUS at least one piece of plastic. Thailand is more cash orientated so I carry more cash - up to 20k (+one card) if I have been to the ATM. Again, in all but the rural areas there is no need to carry large sums of cash - there are ATMs at virtually every 7/11, Family Mart etc.etc

Edited October 5, 2008 by Chaimai

[Chaimai]

What a weird question, no comment !

Then why read the thread, let alone make a comment

The question could not have been clearer !

[Lancelot]

Around 2,000 baht

[Travel2003]

5,000-15,000 depending on what we plan to do.

Yep, same same.

Out on town, about 10-15K.

To the mall, 5-10K and a creditcard.

[neverdie]

Mai Mee Dang

[GuestHouse]

Bht2K~5K + the usual bank/credit cards.

[way2muchcoffee]

^ Yep, same. 2,000 to 5,000 with the atm cards.

[bendix]

In my wallet now (a typical day) is 10,700 baht. Three ATM cards, a credit card and my Amex.

[jdinasia]

When I hit the ATM I typically withdraw 1900 baht for the change issue, When I get down to less than the absolute minimum I will spend in a day I hit the machine again.

If I am planning on going out etc I certainly have more on me.

[imaneggspurt]

Ive just looked in my wallet, 10,700, a condom, an expired thaiair gold card,and some phone numbers, i have no idea who they are !

[chiang mai]

Rarely more than 10,000 and one local ATM card unless something special is going on. I stopped carrying overseas credit cards as a routine unless I am traveling, no point really.

[BSJ]

I call in at the bank around 1st of the month get 25000 and by the end of the month it has disappeared! So I go back to the bank again!

Seeing I pay my bills by DD or card I can never figure out where the cash goes. Is there a wallet fairy that nicks a few bills each month???

[Dave the Dude]

Pointless question.

Next will be what colour shirt/shorts you wear, maybe...

[larvidchr]

If i go shopping with the Girlfriend 2-3000 + the ATM card, if i go Bar"s"hopping with the boys 6000-8000 shared around in as many zipped or closed pockets as possible

Edited October 5, 2008 by larvidchr

[Heng]

2 or 3 beaver and a string of wampam.

[Tim207]

2 or 3 beaver and a string of wampam.

If you have two or three beaver with you, your going to need more than one string of wampum.

[britmaveric]

3-10K

[Geekfreaklover]

Pointless question.

Next will be what colour shirt/shorts you wear, maybe...

yellow on monday, blue on tuesday...

[Tim207]

On a typical day, leaving the house, unless you work as a money launderer - how much do you carry?

Have your cash-carrying habits changed over the years?

I took this to mean how much do I generally have in my pocket for incidentals, not including money I have for a specific purpose such as going drinking or shopping. What the hel_l are you guys buying that you need to carry more than 5000 with you all the time? Admittedly, I live in a low cost area where 1000 baht bills can be hard to break but even going into town I have no need for more than a couple thousand unless I plan to buy something particular.