background: I am american, living in Thailand, playing live in Vietnam.

So, I just got a pretty good score in Vietnam. Im headed back to Thailand soon. I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on exchanging my currency. I wlll be using some money in thailand for my living costs and perhaps opening a Thai bank account for some online play. I will also be coming back to Vietnam for more live action. I was wondering if I should exchange my dong before I leave Vietnam. If so, Should I get USD or Baht? I have to carry the money on the flight back to thailand tomorrow. Im just trying to figure out what the best method is. If you are firmiliar with exchange rates, Whats going down and whats coming up? USD - THB - VND

Thanks All!
Gregers

I dont know it will help but at Suvarnabhumis airport at the lowest ground(ont the way to the airport link)there is money exchange called Super Rich You can echange there USD EURO ...<=>Thai baht for a very low fee(0,1-0,3%)Unfortunately i dont have an idea how much they charge for Vietnamese Dongs It may be much more than that

Ps. There are two companies called Super Rich As i remember that green one called Super Rich Thailand has better rates Check it out

Just exchange dongs to usd at jewlery shops you always get a good rate there. And then i would exchange it to baht because i think you will get ****ty rate with dong to baht tbh. Hope that helps

There was a guy in a thread on 2p2 who declared winnings after a tournament in the Caribbean and ended up in some refugee camp ****ting in a bucket. That was an insane thread.

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/2...ng-pca-1587268

You're probably going to be carrying more money than they've ever seen in their lives. A shady guard will find a way to shake you down for it. Not like it's a first-world country. Try to find an alternate means of transferring the money if possible.

Thanks everyone for the input.

Well, he didn't actually declare his cash. He thought he could beat customs by giving some of his cash to a buddy, because then they would both have < 10k. Then he admitted to what he did. So he went through customs with > 10k without declaring, and then got into legal trouble, which can happen when you break the law.

If there's anyone on 2+2 that knows about exchanging Dong for baht in Thailand, its Pooter, you should try PM'ing him.

So the real question is how much did you win ?

i won about $9k in a multi day $130 deepstack

This.

and for less than 10k you have nothing to declare when you enter Thailand

Not to freak you out but money into vietnam and out is max 5k, but i never had issues and otherwise i just do the it was 10k no? Anyway congrats

Thanks, I noticed that after i got back. no issues for me this time either.

Poorer said he’s quitting 2p2 few days ago

If I were to fly from Vietnam to Thailand with example $15,000USD cash. What would the process of declaring it entail? Also, What are some pros and cons? Thanks!