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Are there issues at Thai airports regarding the 500,000 THB bank requirement for visas?

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Hello has anybody recently had any issues at the airport with them asking to show the 500,000 THB, that was needed for qualification is still in your bank account? I’ve heard multiple people saying they had issues at the airport with this and was just curious if everybody was experiencing this?
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Concern has been raised about expats facing inquiries at Thai airports regarding the requirement to show 500,000 THB in their bank accounts for visa qualifications. While some individuals report never being asked for proof of funds during their arrivals, others have experienced differing situations.
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