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Can I show US currency as proof of funds when entering Thailand?

Visa Requirements Immigration Procedures Currency Proof Thailand Travel Entry Regulations

Oct 10, 2025

2 months ago

Arlene **********************

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Hi All, just to clarify, if upon going through immigration they ask to show proof of currency, 20000 baht can be shown in US currency. I have never been asked, but just want to make sure. 

Thanks!

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The discussion clarifies that while proof of 20,000 baht (or its equivalent in another currency) can be shown in US dollars, it is quite rare for immigration officials to request this documentation. Most respondents indicate that they have never been asked to show proof of currency upon entry into Thailand, though it is advisable to be prepared.

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Diane ********

I wasn’t asked when I came and also when I did an extension I paid 1900 baht

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Lynnette *******

nothing to do with extension or whether you've been asked. The question was 'is it a requirement'. Yes, it is. But it's rarely ever asked for.

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Keith *******

In 25 odd years I've never been asked once.

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Phillup **********

Never

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David *******

Easy for me. I carry about 5,000 baht and 1,000 AUD$. First time I ever came I just had 1,000 AUD

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Rob **********

It is 20,000 baht or the equivalent in another currency, so if you are bringing USD cash money it will be fine. You hardly ever get asked, but always good to be prepared just in case.

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John ***********

If you get asked you would best take stock of yourself. I think you’d need to be a bottom of the barrel type to be asked to show

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Emiliano ******

they don't ask that, they never ask me anything, in fact it was just a scan and photo leaving this summer, no even a stamp in the passport

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Christopher ***********

Definitely. I’ve only seen/heard it once. Entering at Suvarnabhumi last month I was annoyed that some people in my queue took what seemed like ages talking with the female IO. Eventually, another IO appeared and took them to the back. Previously, I’ve only seen the odd person pulled out of the queue. I counted three that time.

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Christopher ***********

@Emiliano *****

Immigration do ask for sight of cash. I overheard a guy in the adjacent queue at Suvarnabhumi Airport being given a hard time. I was quickly through and away so don't know whether he was permitted entry or not.

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Todd *********

@Christopher **********

it’s EXTREMELY rare

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@Emiliano *****

what you've been asked has no relevance to what the law is. And it's required by law to enter as a tourist. No harm in ensuring you're following the law.

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Emiliano ******

@Brandon ***********

I usually carry about $200 worth of THB just to make sure I have some cash in case my bank fucks up and my debit card won't work, but then I just get money as needed from the atm

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Brandon ************

@Emiliano *****

there is no ATM between the plane and immigration. If they ask to see the CASH and you don't have the 20,000 baht, they'll deny entry and hold you until you pay for a new flight out. Normally only for people abusing tourist entries. But better safe than sorry.

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@Brandon ***********

I'm not worried, I've been to Thailand at least 10 times in the last few years.

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Wayne *********

@Emiliano *****

Only 10 times not often then

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Greg ***********

@Emiliano *****

if you look like the people at the right, don't worry. However if you show up like the people at the left, you shoud be prepared to be asked for 700 U.S. Dollar in cash

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David *******

Never been asked in 15 years

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Wayne *******

never been asked in 39 years!

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David *******

I think they know who to query.

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Todd *********

exactly…. People seem incapable of critical thinking here

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Lynnette *******

Think that's ok. I've never been asked but always have that amount or more with me for the start of my trip.

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Brandon ************

20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency (in cash only).

Quite rare to be asked, and they normally only check if they're looking for a reason to deny entry.

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