Do I need to have $16k in my bank account upon arrival in Thailand with a DTV visa?

Think twice before digging in to deep in the 500.000.

In the past there has been big problems with foreigners, that couldn’t pay hospitalbills etc. if they got involved in a accident.

Under corona you had to show a medical insurance to overcome that problem of unpaid medical bills, but that did also stir up a lot of criticism and other problems.

But medical bills wasn’t the only finacial problem to be dealt whit, where foreigners misused the hospitality of Thailand, and to make sure those who make the problem also pay to solve the problem, Thailand now request a cash deposit, to cover those situations.

And they know that you had that kind of money, when applyed.

A bit risky not having the funds in your account if you are only JUST approved. But you shouldn't have a problem entering, most just show passport and PDF and get stamped in

Didnt get asked a single question on entry. Said Hi, handed over passport and printed visa, scanned fingerprints, smiled and stamped 😊

I arrived via BKK today on the DTV and all the agent asked was “are you going to be working here” . A simple “No” was all it took, got stamped till November this year

There’s a solution for this. Dm me.

I would keep the funds available as you can be asked to show proof but not many have been

I just did my 90 day check-in and the only time I was asked about my bank account was my initial Visa application

Once the DTV has been approved, you do not need to have the money in the bank ever again 👍

The first time I entered on my DTV and coming back from another trip out of country, I wasn't asked to show anything and no questions were asked

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

I moved my funds back to investments after approved. Never asked anything on arrival to Thailand (1 time by flying 2 times by land)

I saw the recent post of someone being asked for their bank balance at BKK when entering. Based on this I'm going to have the funds accessible.

What embassy or consulate did you get your approval from?

Don’t think they will ask but if so can’t you show them the account you don’t want to transfer from?