Can I show ฿20,000 in a Thai bank account app when entering Thailand instead of cash?

Jeezuz H Christ !! :O This thread turned into a slow motion train wreck.. :(

Listen up people, the fact you have never been asked for proof of funds when stamping in to thailand (even if you came here a million times) does not negate the fact that the rules about proof of funds when entering thailand clearly state you show CASH in thai baht OR an international currency.

The officer AT THEIR DISCRETION may accept bank balance, c/c, etc BUT they are under no obligation to do so..

Best of luck to the O/P, as people DID point out, the demographic that is usually asked for funds already has an extensive entry/stay history to thailand, the vast majority of people are not asked <- BUT they could be :)

It's only $600 USD cash in your pockets, come on man

Many say on theses threads They have never asked me like have a onward journey ticket. But if it's a requirement what's the problem, immaterial if you get asked or not

No

Never need to show. But if you have some holes in your shirt and trousers, may be they will ask tovshow ypu.

Only in Cash, Baht $ or € anyway, may be other currences.

No bankaccount.

Hard cash I'd also be very wary of showing them a Bangkok Bank account while I'm assuming you're maybe still on a tourist visa? I've had mine for years, but would always bring a wedge for the worse case

Cash only, either in Thai Baht banknotes or major international foreign currency banknotes that are easily convertible (to Thai Baht)

Interior Ministry Announcement, dated 8 May 2000, published in Thailand's Royal Gazette on 9 June 2000

ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง กำหนดจำนวนเงินให้คนต่างด้าวต้องมีติดตัวในขณะเดินทางเข้ามาในราชอาณาจักร

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It must be cash, Thai baht or equivalent in another currency, it has been a requirement for many years but is rarely asked for proof. Just make life easy comply with the requirements, it’s only a small amount at any case.

Highly unlikely you will be asked, but if you are it must be in cash, either Thai baht or the equivalent in foreign currency.

Depends what sort of mood the IO is in. Officially, cash.

I here different stories on that. I usually don't carry much cash on me except when I need too. This is one case I will carry 20k since I heard people getting denied entry. Honestly it's bullshit if you ask me, showing your bank account APP should be good enough. I have never been asked before but I usually arrive after 11pm

The requirement is for cash in any currency. I see no reason to tempt fate, despite it being enforced very selectively.

No it must be cash

It must be hard cash

Highly unlikely you'll be asked HOWEVER it IS a requirement, as you're aware.

So to answer your question; No.

The 20,000 Baht has to be in THB or the equivalent to 20,000THB in any currency.

Cards, apps, paper statements, etc. are all no good.

If you have an elite/LTR, you do not need to.

ALL others can be asked and if asked are required to have in cash.

The IO discretion MAY allow a bank balance, but not required to.

If you get asked it's because they are looking for a reason to deny entry. Best to have it in cash

Dun expose yourself to chance, they said cash and it becomes an event tool

It's doubtful that you will be asked as you have a valid Thai Visa.

Having said that...

If you were asked....

Thai Immigration officers want to see CASH... not a bank account, credit card or bank statements.

AND Alex Ve, in a reply which I have removed, asserted that the DTV visa holders were at greater risk of being asked to show proof of the 20,000 Thai baht CASH on arrival... THAT'S NOT 🚫 HAPPENING. While anyone can be asked to show proof, there's NO targeted effort towards the DTV visa holders by Thai Immigration officers.