Travellers' cheques
It is best to have US dollar travellers' cheques, as these can be changed at all of the provincial banks and authorised money changers.Travellers' cheques in other currencies are best changed in Bangkok, where better rates are available.
Hotel rates are usually lower than those offered by banks and authorized money changers.
Exchange Control
Foreign tourists may freely bring in foreign bank notes or other types of foreign exchange.
Upon leaving Thailand, a foreign tourist may freely take out foreign means of payments which they brought in with them, with the exception that foreign notes or coins are limited to a maximum equivalent of US10,000 (approximately £7,000) or the amount declared, in writing, to Customs upon arrival. Failure to do so may lead to arrest, confiscation of the excess amount involved or prosecution.
For travellers leaving, unlimited amount of foreign currencies are permitted to carry out of Thailand. However, the amount of Baht 50,000 or more in Thai currency must be reported on departure, except those traveling to Lao PDR., Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are allowed to take out Thai currency not exceeding 500,000 Baht.
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