Originally Posted by whackyjacky

You've got an interesting concept of "safe" obviously ! You had better watch out for the 'ladyboys' on Sukhumvit. They would just love those "50 crisp $20 bills" to fuel their yaba party. TCs are a pain in the butt in some countries to cash. Not in Thailand. You're going to have to change your US $$ anyway and you can change TCs at the same place. BTW, it's not unknown for stuff to disappear from room safes. In fact, it's happened to me in Phuket 5 years ago. I lost about $1500, an Ipod, & a camera. 5K in TCs were left in the safe. The thief didn't want 'em. An inside job. The master code was used and the hotel comped my stay, but that's it. I've had my ATM card eaten by a machine on Sukhumvit for no reason as well. With the fees what they are and all the ATM scams in Thailand, old school TCs are the best option IMO. wj