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

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Oct 10, 2025

16 hours 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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TLDR : Answer Summary

This discussion clarifies whether travelers can show US currency as proof of 20,000 baht when entering Thailand. Most commenters agree that while it's technically acceptable to present the equivalent in a major currency like USD, it is quite rare for immigration officials to ask for such proof. Many expats share their experiences of never being asked for this verification, emphasizing the importance of being prepared but noting that checks are infrequent.

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Keith *******

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

10 hours ago

Phillup **********

Never

11 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

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.

12 hours ago

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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baht.

14 hours ago

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

15 hours ago

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.

12 hours ago

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

@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.

15 hours ago

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

15 hours ago

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.

14 hours ago

Emiliano ******

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

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

14 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

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

David *******

Never been asked in 15 years

15 hours ago

Wayne *******

@David ******

never been asked in 39 years!

13 hours ago

David *******

@Wayne ******

I think they know who to query.

13 hours ago

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David *******

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.

16 hours ago

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.

16 hours ago

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

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What proof of funds do I need to enter Thailand with 20,000 Baht?

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