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Old 12-02-2008, 17:56
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Originally Posted by Simbo View Post
Take out a larger amount, use room safe or safe box to keep the excess. Best not scooting around at night with more than 5k in your pocket. If you need more its a quick trip back to collect. Personall I don't carry more than 2.5k but I'm not out on holiday so its a bit different.

I would advise nearly the exact opposite. Carrying up to 10k baht isn't really that big of a deal as long as you keep it in a few different pockets, don't wave it around like drunken fool, and keep to the main areas in Patong. Withdraw as much as you need every day or two -- the extra cost for any extra withdrawal fees etc. can be considered as an insurance payment. No way in the world would I leave a large amount of cash in ANY in-room safe in ANY hotel. A few valuables etc. okay, but I wouldn't put your family jewels in there!
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