Exchange Control

• Foreign tourist 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 he brought in with him, with the exception that foreign notes or coins are limited to a maximum equivalent of US$ 10,000 or the amount declared in writing to Customs upon arrival. Failure to do so may lead to arrest, confiscation of the excess amount involved and / or prosecution.
• For travelers leaving Thailand, the maximum amount permitted to take out without prior authorization is 50,000 Baht per person.
• Foreign visitors may bring in personal effects and other goods which are not prohibited by current custom regulation. Other personal effects, departing visitors are also allowed to take out merchandise bought from duty free shops, precious stones, gold and platinum ornaments.
• Foreign visitors are welcome to open a foreign currency account with any commercial bank in Thailand. As a special gesture to non residents, no restrictions are imposed on the maintenance and withdrawal from the account, as long as the funds originate from abroad. For additional information concerning foreign exchange regulations, please contact any authorized banks.