Do I need to carry 20,000 baht each time I return to Thailand after a border bounce?

Oct 25, 2017
7 years ago
James *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Quick question each time i come back to thailand from a border bounce do i need to have 20,000 baht with me ?
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When returning to Thailand from a border bounce, it's advisable to carry proof of funds, such as 20,000 baht. Although the chances of being asked to show this proof are generally low—except at southern land borders—it's best to be prepared.
Tod *********
you can be asked to show proof of funds when entering the country anytime you enter by air or land.

There is only a small chance you'll be asked (except if you're entering by one of the southern land borders) but still I'd have it
Laura *****
@Tod ********
extremely helpful, thank you.
Tod *********
@Laura ****
Proof of funds works like this

IF you are asked for proof of funds at a thai consulate in another country as a requirement to get a visa you show a bank statement.

IF you are asked for proof of funds at a check point where you stamp into thailand you show CASH (baht or the equivalent).
Laura *****
@Tod ********
quick question on proof of funds, do you need cold hard cash or just a bank statement showing you have funds? Thanks!
Peter ***********
Thanks Tod.

So what do you think if I have 160,000 bahts worth of T cheques but no cash ?
Tod *********
@Pe***
, the equivalent of 20K baht in foreign currency is fine..
Peter ***********
For proof of funds Tod ?

Also 500 cash GB pound sterling.

I won't buy baht outside Thailand because of bad rate.
Tod *********
@Pe***
, you can use them.
Peter ***********
On the 20 k arrival question. What about travellers cheques ?
Tod *********
@Er**
, it has always been the location that Cambodians Laotians and Burmese use for their extensions, 90 day reporting and their work permits.

It was just an alternate site other foreigners could do 90 day reports at too.

I heard that Big C Ratburana (the other immigration office for Burmese, Cambodians & Laotians) are telling foreigners no more 90 day reporting there too
Erel *******
Tod

I went to Imperial Ladphrao for my 90 day reporting today was advised this was the last in future I have to report at Chaengwattana. Ladphrao is to become a Centre for Lao, Cambodia and Myanmar labor force reporting.
James *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Better safe than sorry thanks tod
Julinhio *********
Yep
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