How Much Thai Bhatt I can take while Travelling to Thailand From Kolkata

Prayhunt · Sep 13th, 2009, 15:12

HOW MUCH THAI BHAT I CAN CARRY WITH ME / HOW MUCH THAI BHAT iNDIAN AUTHORITY WILL ALLOW TO CARRY WITH ME WHILE TRAVELING TO BANGKOK FROM KOLKATA

Haylo · Sep 13th, 2009, 15:42

You can bring up to $5000 worth of foreign currency into India without declaring it on entry.

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machadinha · Sep 13th, 2009, 15:57

Yes, but the person is traveling from Kolkata to Bangkok

I really don't know; I'd be surprised if the Indian authorities would care how many Bahts you take out of there (well, a couple of suitcases full might inspire a few questions I suppose). Similarly, I'd personally tend to get my first Bahts at Bangkok airport. Maybe get some pocket change before leaving.

So maybe you want to clarify the question: Roughly how many Bahts were you thinking of, and why?

obione980 · Sep 13th, 2009, 17:30

There are agencies throughout the world that might be interested in finding out just how you managed to acquire commercial quantities of Thai Baht in cash; and are willing to transfer them internationally in person. Banks!! Remember Banks?? (If you're talking about lesser amounts - don't worry - no-one'll care!).

In most countries (and I do NOT know the actual amount for India) less than about $10K USD is not considered. It's only amounts which possibly involve money laundering or drug dealing that raise concern. Of course - in India - there is always the possibility of petty corruption leading an ambitious minor level officer to try it on!!

Haylo · Sep 13th, 2009, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haylo

You can bring up to $5000 worth of foreign currency into India without declaring it on entry.

Yes, but the person is traveling from Kolkata to Bangkok

You mean that Kolkata isn't in Thailand and Bangkok isn't in India any more?

(misread the question, sorry)

machadinha · Sep 13th, 2009, 18:20

But, Obione, unless I'm mistaken the Thai Baht and unlike the Indian Rupee is freely convertible, no? So unless you're dealing with exorbitant amounts, I don't readily see any trouble with it no. (If on the other hand it isn't, there likely would be a -- at least theoretical -- problem; but more so at the Thai end than at the Indian, you'd think).

Then again I'll agree, with Indian stipulations you never know. So it would pay perhaps to look into -- as I guess the OP had meant to do

I don't know, maybe give your airline or airport or its customs department a ring about it or so.

(And heheh, Haylo, never to worry -- I often misread such questions when they are about traffic the other way around

)

obione980 · Sep 13th, 2009, 18:59

machadinha I totally agree - except where large amounts are involved (raising the possibility of money laundering - drugs?? or terrorism??). For most countries the amount set for undeclared cash is $10,000K. Over that you must usually declare the cash, and be able to justify carrying such a large sum of cash. (Banks after all make it very easy to transfer large sums quickly and safely these days). In India (and indeed in Thailand, though less likely there) - entrepreneurial Govt officials, bent on improving their own personal financial status, are NOT unknown - so best be careful!

capt_mahajan · Sep 13th, 2009, 19:19

Assuming OP is a resident Indian:

Dunno Thai rules, but nobody has even enquired about smallish amounts of Thai Baht at the airport or seaport whenever I have entered Thailand- which is many times.

Indian regulations do not permit you to export foreign currency in cash unless you have got it legitimately from a bank or somesuch- who will have guidelines as to how much they can give you. (unless you returned within the last few months from abroad and kept smallish amounts for the next trip. I think the period you can keep this cash is 3 months, same as for NRI accounts, but not sure)

In practice, on departure India, nobody will care about a couple of hundred dollars worth of Thai currency.

bsprasad · Sep 14th, 2009, 17:12

I have sent more than a couple of our employees to Thailand on deputation. Each were allowed to carry 3,40,120 THB

just_an_old_boy · Oct 16th, 2009, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by obione980

In most countries (and I do NOT know the actual amount for India) less than about $10K USD is not considered.

USD 10K limit rule is applicable In India as well.

Next time you land in India, look at the back side of your de-embarkation card provided by the Indian immigration.

Sep 13th, 2009, 15:12	#1
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Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	You can bring up to $5000 worth of foreign currency into India without declaring it on entry. Welcome to IndiaMike (By the way, please do not type your posts in capitals, you probably do not realise this, but when you do that online it means you are shouting, and I don't think you meant to shout!) __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

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machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	Yes, but the person is traveling from Kolkata to Bangkok I really don't know; I'd be surprised if the Indian authorities would care how many Bahts you take out of there (well, a couple of suitcases full might inspire a few questions I suppose). Similarly, I'd personally tend to get my first Bahts at Bangkok airport. Maybe get some pocket change before leaving. So maybe you want to clarify the question: Roughly how many Bahts were you thinking of, and why? __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	Assuming OP is a resident Indian: Dunno Thai rules, but nobody has even enquired about smallish amounts of Thai Baht at the airport or seaport whenever I have entered Thailand- which is many times. Indian regulations do not permit you to export foreign currency in cash unless you have got it legitimately from a bank or somesuch- who will have guidelines as to how much they can give you. (unless you returned within the last few months from abroad and kept smallish amounts for the next trip. I think the period you can keep this cash is 3 months, same as for NRI accounts, but not sure) In practice, on departure India, nobody will care about a couple of hundred dollars worth of Thai currency. __________________ . Outside the machine

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Sep 13th, 2009, 17:30	#4
obione980 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 379	There are agencies throughout the world that might be interested in finding out just how you managed to acquire commercial quantities of Thai Baht in cash; and are willing to transfer them internationally in person. Banks!! Remember Banks?? (If you're talking about lesser amounts - don't worry - no-one'll care!). In most countries (and I do NOT know the actual amount for India) less than about $10K USD is not considered. It's only amounts which possibly involve money laundering or drug dealing that raise concern. Of course - in India - there is always the possibility of petty corruption leading an ambitious minor level officer to try it on!!

Sep 13th, 2009, 18:20	#6
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	But, Obione, unless I'm mistaken the Thai Baht and unlike the Indian Rupee is freely convertible, no? So unless you're dealing with exorbitant amounts, I don't readily see any trouble with it no. (If on the other hand it isn't, there likely would be a -- at least theoretical -- problem; but more so at the Thai end than at the Indian, you'd think). Then again I'll agree, with Indian stipulations you never know. So it would pay perhaps to look into -- as I guess the OP had meant to do I don't know, maybe give your airline or airport or its customs department a ring about it or so. (And heheh, Haylo, never to worry -- I often misread such questions when they are about traffic the other way around )

Sep 13th, 2009, 18:59	#7
obione980 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 379	machadinha I totally agree - except where large amounts are involved (raising the possibility of money laundering - drugs?? or terrorism??). For most countries the amount set for undeclared cash is $10,000K. Over that you must usually declare the cash, and be able to justify carrying such a large sum of cash. (Banks after all make it very easy to transfer large sums quickly and safely these days). In India (and indeed in Thailand, though less likely there) - entrepreneurial Govt officials, bent on improving their own personal financial status, are NOT unknown - so best be careful!

Sep 14th, 2009, 17:12	#9
bsprasad Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 468	I have sent more than a couple of our employees to Thailand on deputation. Each were allowed to carry 3,40,120 THB

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