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Home » Reader question » Reader question: How much Thai Baht can I bring from the Netherlands to Thailand?
Dear readers,
How much Thai Baht can you bring from the Netherlands, I hear different amounts? I want to exchange Euros to Thai Baht here at the GWK, is this useful?
Regards,
Adrie
it is much more convenient and economical to bring cash euros, preferably in denominations of 200 or 500.
If I'm right, that's allowed up to around 10000 euros.
In Thailand in your safe and then looking for a cheap exchange office; e.g. TT bank
Succes
I will not exchange at gwk you will get a low exchange rate
is will just exchange at a bureau de change in bangkok
not at the airport there you also get a bad rate
I would just withdraw money in Thailand, preferably outside the airport, but then you will be cheaper than exchanging here.
Adrie, that is not convenient to exchange Euros in the Netherlands for Thai Baths. That will cost you a lot of money. It is better to exchange some money at Bangkok airport. Not too much either, because the course is not that good there. Speak from experience.
Adrie, you can take a maximum of €10.000 with you from the Netherlands. It is best to exchange money in Bangkok.
This one gives a good price: http://www.jagmoneyexchange.com/
You get more for it than at GWK.
Regards,
Geert
Dear Geert, this is not correct, you can take unlimited money with you, you only have to declare it at Customs. The amount mentioned by you up to 10.000 euros can only be taken with you free of charge.
You are always allowed to take more than 10 Euro (or equivalent in other currencies or securities). As long as you indicate this upon departure. You can always declare amounts under 000 Baht.
You can declare it upon arrival in Thailand (always for any amount), but it is mandatory from 20 dollars (or equivalent in other currencies or securities).
Traveling with €10.000 or more in cash
When you enter or leave the European Union with an amount of €10.000 (or an equivalent amount in other currencies or as bearer securities) or more, you must declare this.
“Liquid assets” means:
Banknotes and coins in circulation as a means of payment
Bearer Securities
Traveller's checks
Checks whose bearer is not the addressee
Non-domiciled letters of credit
savings certificates
http://fiscus.fgov.be/interfdaNL/nl/citizens/cash.htm
Buying Thai bath in the Netherlands or Belgium is absolutely unnecessary and very expensive.
You will have a lot less money left over to spend during your holiday.
Already upon arrival at Bangkok airport you can exchange your euros for Thai bath at a much cheaper rate (even better in Bangkok itself!).
It is allowed to take 10000 € without making a declaration.
Dear Adrie,
No, that's not convenient.
No Thai Baht exchange outside Thailand as a general rule.
In Thailand there is plenty of opportunity to exchange your Thai Baht, and you will get a much better rate than if you exchange them outside Thailand.
Watch out at the airport (arrival hall) because the rates are lower than in the city.
At the Airport Rail Link at the airport there would now be an office of Super Rich that gives the same course as this one in the city. (info from TB readers from previous comments)
General – Exchange offices give a better rate than banks.
To give you an idea (there are more of course)
http://thailand.megarichcurrencyexchange.com/index.php?cur=eur
From the Netherlands you only have to take Euro to Thailand, so that you can exchange it here at a much better rate in Thai Bath. You can enter freely up to a value of 20.000 dollars without declaring. Only if you leave the EU, each person must declare an amount of up to 10.000 euros to Customs, the latter is only to prevent money laundering. ( Does not give any further costs, as long as this money has already been paid tax, and has been earned in a fair way. EXCHANGE EUROS ALREADY IN EUROPE IN THAI BATH IS ALWAYS UNFAVORABLE; AND THEREFORE NOT RECOMMENDED:
Up to 10.000 euros? Isn't it FROM 10.000 euros???
I can also say that in the past I always collected 20.000 baht at an ATM machine with my VISA card.
Another golden advice: always keep one hand above the number keys. My card has already been abused, probably with a hidden camera…
Have a nice journey.
Daniel.
Dear Daniel, you are of course right with (from ) 10.000 euros you have to declare. The error arose because I previously wrote that upon entry into Thailand you may enter up to 20.000 US Dollars without declaring. (slip of the pen)
When withdrawing money, however, it is more important not only to look at the amount that you can withdraw at once, but much more at the rate that you get at this ATM. It often happens that you get about 1 bath less at such machines, so that you are clearly more expensive compared to an ATM with a maximum withdrawal amount of 10.000. This tactic is used at many ATMs because many are distracted by the one-off withdrawal costs. which is the same at higher amounts.
In effective Thai baht notes you are only allowed to export 50 baht from Thailand, so I think this will also count for import…
.But you can bring in other currencies unlimited, but from 20 us dollars value declaration duty at customs on suvharnabumi ,
Before entering the EU. There is no obligation to declare up to 9999 euros, above that, this is in total value, including all foreign currencies or securities.
Hi,
Never do it too expensive, take Euros with you, max 10.000, if you want to take more you have to declare it at the customs at Schiphol.
Exchange at the offices on the street, if you happen to go to Pattaya, the cheapest exchange shop is above (former) Tops, first floor. Good course and reliable. Bring a copy of your passport.
Groups and happy holidays
Hi Willy,
Never been to pattaya before
so won't find that exchange shop above (former) Tops either.
Can you be more precise about where it is?
Greetings Franz.
Hello Franz,
On the corner of second road and pattaya klang.
Pattaya klang, heading towards the beach.
Can't miss, it says on the facade.
LOUISE
http://www.yenjit.com/contact/index.php this is meant by it, also gives a good course.
It is better to just bring euros. If necessary, bring the necessary baths. Exchange the euros at the destination at a much better rate. You can take 10000 euros in cash with you, you must declare what comes up. Even then money if you can prove where the money comes from no problem. I always take some euros with me and I just withdraw the rest. Remember to withdraw a maximum of 10000 baht per day. Wish you lots of fun and good luck Regards Dave
As everyone else has said, I agree.
Just a little while; 1 euro in Thailand is now 39.55 Bhat (just exchanged via SCB)
Well hey, almost 40 Bhat again.
Greetings Nico
Adrie you are wise to change the minimum at the airport bkk. And taking bkk in the city often saves 3900 bath what you get more. It changes per day. Around 40 bath is favorable at this time. (AT AIRPORT 35/36)
If you go the following year, take back 10 for the initial costs. Been doing it this way for years.
Sincerely B.M
it is best to bring euros and exchange in Thailand. You can most certainly exchange at the airport and get a very good rate. Go to the floor where the trains leave, there are a number of exchange offices that give a good exchange rate. for example, there is superrich. Google it and you can see the price. It is indeed the case that you can take 10.000 € per person to Thailand. If you bring more than that, you must declare it to customs upon departure and arrival. and proof from your bank that the money is yours.
ATMs in BKK free of charge: Citibank, 323 Silom road.
It is just an example, but you still get about 5 Baht per euro less at the GWK
GWK ::EUR 1.000,00 ==THB 34.202,30
Rabo ::EUR 1.000.00 = THB Baht 39,076
http://superrichthai.com/exchange notes of 500-100 39.85
This means that on the maximum euro you can bring (10000) you get no less than 56400 Baht more.
Good luck and have a nice holiday.
You can take as much as you want, only above 10.000 euros you have to declare it at customs.
These provide papers that you are legally taking money from your country of origin and also ask for proof from your bank when you withdraw the money.
When you arrive in Thailand, you take those papers to customs, who will give you a form and stamps.
All this to prevent black money against money laundering.
Then you can deposit your money in a bank with your forms as proof of origin.
Save this for later if you want to stay in Thailand.
Customs in your country may ask why it should be used, for example for the purchase of something.
At the very bottom of Bangkok airport there are two exchange offices that give a good exchange rate and do not charge any costs.
Jeanne
I myself will never (anymore) exchange money in the Netherlands at GWK or another bank. You get a price that is way too low. I usually take 2 to 3000 Bath with me for taxis, etc. and plenty of cash in euros. Denominations 50 and 100 euros. Redeeming in your holiday city (the cash booths/offices) yields a much higher return.
In Thailand you now get about 39.8 Baht per euro at an exchange office.
At the GWK you now get 34.2 Baht per euro.
So in Thailand you get more than 16% more.
Hello.
It's not useful. You can get money from the ATMs before you leave the airport. Might cost a bit more but I doubt that the commission of Het GWK would be that much lower. You also need cash less and less, especially in the big cities.
Good luck with your choice
just take money with you and exchange money at a bank
but not in the Netherlands is a shame
GWk today gives 34,2. In Thailand you get a big 39. (rate not viewed today) If you want to exchange real money here, you can also visit Pott in Amsterdam. They give 37,3 today. Make sure you protect your money well on the plane when you go to sleep. Ordering large euro denominations from your bank in the Netherlands is often subject to rules. Often there is a limit from which they start providing service.
Two things are absolutely to be avoided:
– Exchange euros to Thai baht in your home country
– Exchange euros into Thai baht at the airport upon arrival (Bangkok).
(Unless you like a low rate)
On arrival, walk to the Airport Rail Link station. Follow the signs. Near the entrance is an office of Superrich and one of Valueplus. Both give an exchange rate higher than that of banks, both buy and sell.
You can take as much from the Netherlands as you want, only above euro 10.000 you must declare it to customs and show the origin, proof that you have withdrawn it from your account,
I'm not sure, but I thought you can bring 20.000 euros into Thailand, if it's more you have to officially declare it again,
I would indeed bring large denominations for a better exchange rate and exchange in Thailand, eg at superriche
Hello Adrie,
Indeed, you can bring a maximum of € 10.000 per person. I order 500 banknotes from ING. They are easy to carry in a safe flat fabric money belt that you buckle under your clothes on your stomach. This is for sale in every camping shop.
Change 100 euros at the airport. Also immediately exchange a 1000 baht note for 100 notes and then a 100 note for 5 of 20. For any tips.
Then you have to keep an eye on the exchange rate, which currently fluctuates between 38 and 40. The offices of TT curency Exchange give the best exchange rate. I start trading at a rate of 39,5
If you use a debit card you will get a lower rate plus there are costs involved
Have fun ,
Regards, Jan.
Purchasing currency is always cheapest in the country of origin.
So just take euros with you in large and small denominations.
Change a little at the airport to get to the destination.
And then, after checking the dozens of exchange offices for the best rate, exchange the most favorable rate.
Cash machines (ATMs) / banks also charge a surcharge that is not wrong.
In February I was on Phuket and then received an average of 39.6 baht and booked the remaining baths for the same rate on departure.
The current exchange rate is about 40 baht for one euro
Albert.
Hello Just bring euros and then to Super rich exchange the best exchange rate! http://www.superrich.co.th/location.php
Do not exchange in the Netherlands!! Course is much too unfavorable. When you arrive in Bangkok, don't change too much money at the airport, eg for transport to a hotel, etc. Then in Bangkok, etc., many exchange offices where the exchange rate is much better than at the airport.
You exchange money in Thailand, a little bit at the airport if you need money immediately or else at the banks. Cash money is the best and cheapest. Exchange rate is more favorable and no extra costs will be charged.
Just bring euros, I got here in Ayutthaya yesterday a rate of 37.44 per euro plus another 200 baht for bank charges as well.
But yes I needed money for my last week so I had to.
Happy Holidays
Pattaya klang last traffic light before the beach, is a crossroads, corner drinks shop, corner gold shop, corner police post and the other is tops there you walk up escalator and left last shop. If you have any questions let me know I'm still here until June 7th.
you can have ten thousand euros with you, but change your money in a bank in Thailand good bank is Bangkok bank often give the highest rate now a euro 39,40 baht often exchange is free and if you change a lot of money at once you get a other course you have to enforce this. have fun on your holiday