Upon leaving Thailand, a foreign tourist may freely take out foreign means of payment in any amount. Foreign visitors may bring in personal effects and other goods which are not prohibited by current customs regulation. Other than personal effects, departing visitors are also allowed to take out merchandise bought from duty free shops, precious ston es, gold and platinum ornaments.
Foreign visitors are welcome to open foreign currency accounts with authorized banks in Thailand.
As a special gesture to nonresidents, no restrictions are imposed on the maintenance of and withdrawal from the account as long as the funds originate f rom abroad. For additional information concerning foreign exchange change regulations, please contact any authorized banks. Tourism Authority of Thailand. Atraveller's Guide to Thailand . Internet AuNet Center , Assumption University .