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Do I need to carry Thai currency to enter Thailand, or can I carry an equivalent in another currency?

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Not a visa question but an entry question: For the amount you're supposed to be carrying now to enter (20,000 THB), does it have to be in Thai currency? 💸
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To enter Thailand as a tourist, you need to show proof of 20,000 THB or an equivalent amount in a major currency. It is not necessary to have the amount in Thai Baht.
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One of the requirements to enter Thailand as a tourist is proof of 20,000 baht, or equivalent in another major currency. It does not have to be in Thai Baht.
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