🇹🇭 Thailand— Cash & Currency
Thai Customs Department
2026-04-25
Declaration Threshold
US$15,000
THB
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Thailand.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country Notes
- 01Thai Customs Form (TD Form) must be submitted on arrival if carrying goods above the duty-free allowance.
- 02Thailand has strict laws regarding lese-majeste — materials that could be construed as defaming the monarchy are prohibited.
- 03VAT on imports is 7%.
- 04E-commerce imports below THB 1,500 were previously exempt; policy has been changing — check current rules.
- 05Thailand is party to ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and has bilateral FTAs with several countries.
- 06Controlled items including gemstones and cultural artifacts require proper documentation.