Ma Noi Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hiya all... Just wondered if any of you experienced expats could advise me on all the important documents I would need to take with me for my trip to Thailand.. I am an English citizen.. wanting to go for a long holiday perhaps 2 or 3 months maybe more if possible, providing all is good.... Ive got a uk license and a uk passport.. I already have got my IDP going to be getting a multi entry visa.. Is there any thing else that would be very important for my trip that I need to take into consideration????? Thanks in Advance and kind Regards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Medical and/or travel insurance card. Oh, and money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: Oh, and money. Or if you plan to used debit/credit cards, advise your bank or financial institution. Also, although it might have changed since I was last there. Thai ATMs only accept 4 digit PINs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, fygjam said: Or if you plan to used debit/credit cards, advise your bank or financial institution. Also, although it might have changed since I was last there. Thai ATMs only accept 4 digit PINs. It has. Or at least, my kasikorn atm card has a 6 digit pin, so I assume foreign cards with 6 figure pins will be accepted. Has anyone mentioned money? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Credit/debit cards with no overseas transaction fees. There's a few available. Hard cash in clean, unmarked notes - as much as you are comfortable travelling with. Proof of source of funds if over £1,000 GBP. Tetley (or your own particular preference) tea bags. What type of visa do you plan on getting and from where? Do you have accommodation booked, or anything particular in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Check medical advice for wherever you are proposing to go - e. g. you might need malaria tablets if you are going up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 As a back up on the money front, obtain one of the pay up front money cards. I have one by Caxtons Bank PLC. There are lots on the market. They are not competitive in terms of exchange rate but invaluable as a back up. If you load it with £300, then you can get 10000 baht at most ATMs in the event of an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 an easy way to handle your cash for that amount of time would be to open a Thai Bank account , you can try yourself first but if unsucessful you can use an agency like https://www.facebook.com/Tiktokservices/ then you can transfer cash quickly and cheaply using an app like Transferwise on your phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Application form for the coffee and cap club! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Painter said: It has. Or at least, my kasikorn atm card has a 6 digit pin, so I assume foreign cards with 6 figure pins will be accepted. Has anyone mentioned money? No think its obvs you need money to travel think hes just been sarcastic hahaha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 55 minutes ago, john luke said: As a back up on the money front, obtain one of the pay up front money cards. I have one by Caxtons Bank PLC. There are lots on the market. They are not competitive in terms of exchange rate but invaluable as a back up. If you load it with £300, then you can get 10000 baht at most ATMs in the event of an emergency. this sounds like a good idea.. where do I buy these card from my friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, Stillearly said: an easy way to handle your cash for that amount of time would be to open a Thai Bank account , you can try yourself first but if unsucessful you can use an agency like https://www.facebook.com/Tiktokservices/ then you can transfer cash quickly and cheaply using an app like Transferwise on your phone This also sounds like a good idea thank you for the info my friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, Stillearly said: an easy way to handle your cash for that amount of time would be to open a Thai Bank account , you can try yourself first but if unsucessful you can use an agency like https://www.facebook.com/Tiktokservices/ then you can transfer cash quickly and cheaply using an app like Transferwise on your phone This also sounds like a good idea thank you for the info my friend!! What exactly is required from a thai bank to open a bank account if I ever needed to open one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ma Noi said: This also sounds like a good idea thank you for the info my friend!! What exactly is required from a thai bank to open a bank account if I ever needed to open one? A proper visa , the 30 day stamp isn't usually good enough .. unless you use an agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, Ma Noi said: What exactly is required from a thai bank to open a bank account if I ever needed to open one? It changes all the time. I opened mine while on a 30 day visa exemption with proof of address from an apartment block's business card, and my passport. Others report much more rigorous requests and a requirement to purchase unwanted insurance. Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank are anecdotally the easiest banks to open an account with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, KWA said: It changes all the time. I opened mine while on a 30 day visa exemption with proof of address from an apartment block's business card, and my passport. Others report much more rigorous requests and a requirement to purchase unwanted insurance. Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank are anecdotally the easiest banks to open an account with. That is very usefull information my friend thank you very much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_slayer_bkk Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Painter said: It has. Or at least, my kasikorn atm card has a 6 digit pin, so I assume foreign cards with 6 figure pins will be accepted. Has anyone mentioned money? Yea .. mine also .. it has been like that for over 2 years ( or pretty close ) the old ones took 4 but I am pretty sure most of those ATMs have expired ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Painter said: It has. Or at least, my kasikorn atm card has a 6 digit pin, so I assume foreign cards with 6 figure pins will be accepted. Has anyone mentioned money? Bangkok bank and Kbank both 6 digit pins My US Atm card still 4 Digit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Ma Noi said: this sounds like a good idea.. where do I buy these card from my friend? Type in the words caxton card in google search; alternatively try searching travel cards which should give you a list. Also just visit a post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_B Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 If you plan to hire a car or bike, get an International driving licence. About £5 if you are UK. Lasts a year.Sent from my SM-J610F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_slayer_bkk Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Everything will be fine Bro .. don't worry .. as the Thais say " don't think to much " .. just get on down the road .. have a great trip ! Edited February 18, 2020 by code_slayer_bkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 10 hours ago, john luke said: Type in the words caxton card in google search; alternatively try searching travel cards which should give you a list. Also just visit a post office. brilliant info thank you very much my friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 6:05 PM, fygjam said: Or if you plan to used debit/credit cards, advise your bank or financial institution. Also, although it might have changed since I was last there. Thai ATMs only accept 4 digit PINs. thai atms accept 6 digits for the past year at least, mine is a 6 digit, hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Noi Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, tommy dee said: thai atms accept 6 digits for the past year at least, mine is a 6 digit, hope that helps so if I have a 4 digit card as uk cards do will that card still work in a 6 digit ATM? Also how would you know the difference between the ATMs has any ones card ever been swallowed up for using the wrong atm etc... Edited February 18, 2020 by Ma Noi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Ma Noi said: so if I have a 4 digit card as uk cards do will that card still work in a 6 digit ATM? Also how would you know the difference between the ATMs has any ones card ever been swallowed up for using the wrong atm etc... It's not the ATM, it's the card and Bank that issued the card. Which I kinda think you knew anyway ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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