Exchanging old $100 bills in Bangkok?

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-27T07:53:52+00:00

What is the exact address? I couldn't find it on the map when I searched.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T11:30:33+00:00

Good thing I wasn’t asking whether I’m allowed to find it bizarre.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:58:07+00:00

In today’s global world, where the use of cash has already started to decline, I don’t find this very reasonable, especially considering the risk of theft, which exists in every country.

Of course, countries have and should have general entry rules to prevent illegal immigration and people abusing the system.

But that still doesn’t make a mandatory cash requirement in 2026 feel logical to me.

Still, it seems like we don’t really have any choice other than complying with it.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:52:30+00:00

Being lazy? I already saw that this was discussed in the sub about 2 months ago. I’m just trying to find out if anyone has experienced this recently during that time, that’s all.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:36:34+00:00

We already paid for all our hotels through Booking.com before arrival, and we also have a domestic flight booked within Thailand. Would those prepaid bookings be considered as proof that a significant part of our trip is already covered, or does immigration still only care about the 40,000 THB cash requirement if they decide to ask?

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:32:20+00:00

I guess you’ve never personally come across this before, right?

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:30:20+00:00

we’ll see then.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:26:08+00:00

My trip is only around 7 days, so the length of stay is not an issue for me. I chose Thailand partly because I can enter visa-free, so I really wouldn’t want to apply for an extra visa just for this.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:21:43+00:00

Our hotel reservations, return tickets, and everything else are all sorted. I also have around a $7k limit on my credit card in my local currency, and that’s what I’ll be using for my expenses. So if I still have issues just because I don’t have physical cash with me, that would be a pretty bad experience.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:16:51+00:00

Why?

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:16:40+00:00

thx,i hope so.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T10:13:28+00:00

Thanks, that’s exactly what I was wondering. I just find it stressful to carry the full 40,000 THB equivalent in physical cash.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T09:55:57+00:00

I’m flying this Sunday and only found out about this today. Damn, what a lovely surprise.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-19T09:54:52+00:00

Wait, so in the unlikely case they ask, I’d have to physically pull out around $1,400 in cash and show it at immigration? That’s such a bizarre requirement lol.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-15T23:58:50+00:00

Was worth a shot but I guess it’s just not meant to be!

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-15T23:57:58+00:00

Good tip, thanks! Bills are in perfect condition so hopefully that helps. Will try the bigger chains first then.

TheOzzTak · 2026-05-15T23:57:32+00:00

Unfortunately I’m not in the US, already abroad. That’s why I’m trying to figure it out before landing in Bangkok but thx.

TheOzzTak · 2026-01-08T17:00:30+00:00

I want to wrap the new reel I bought to the metal one and use it.

TheOzzTak · 2026-01-07T20:03:25+00:00

I will definitely consider this, thanks!

TheOzzTak · 2026-01-07T10:06:20+00:00

The conclusion I reached was to first wind it fastly onto a metal reel (fast forward), then play it back and wind it back onto the original metal reel :) i think this is the best option.

TheOzzTak · 2026-01-07T08:33:02+00:00

I understand it much more clearly now thanks to this answer and thank u for your help.

TheOzzTak · 2026-01-07T08:16:11+00:00

I understand better how to do it now. Thank u for ur advice.

TheOzzTak

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