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Do I need to maintain 500k THB for visa runs in Thailand?

Jun 18, 2025
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pola*****
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Do I need to maintain 500k THB during visa runs for extension ?
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When performing a visa run in Thailand, you are not required to maintain a balance of 500,000 THB in your bank account. This requirement applies only when you are seeking a visa extension at immigration offices within the country. A border run is a separate process where entry into Thailand may come with less scrutiny regarding financial proof. However, there have been reports of varying experiences where some individuals have occasionally been asked about their bank balance upon entry, but this is not a standard requirement.
Michael *******
If you will make visa run with agency you will not need show nothing. You can contact
@M ***********
they can help you with border run or VIP fast track on the airport.

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Marianne ********
I have seen people claim they have been asked to show the current amount upon return to Thailand lately.
Peter *********
No.
Kool *******
Currently no, but that could change in the future.
Tim ********
I confirm, you don’t need to keep that money in bank. Never been asked.
Adrià ********
@Tim *******
wrong. Some people have been asked at border.
Seo **********
if its border i think no need
John **********
The immigration officer can ask to see your bank balance or proof of activity on entry but it's pretty unlikely they will do so
Alain ***************
I wanted to extend in country but didn’t have the 500k for the required time as i had to pay a bill from Bumrungrad. I showed proof of that and he said that he really understood that’s unfortunate and recommended me to run and return. Bought a trip to Laos and back the same day. The officer in bkk only asked for the reason of stay. I said medical treatment which i haf proof but he didn’t want to see my docs letter with all upcoming appointments. Just stamp and good
Bob **********
Nobody knows
Steve *******
A border run is not an extension. They are separate things. Extensions are done at immigration offices in the country and they require you to show every piece of document you did when applying for the visa, but with new dates.

You don't need to show anything when entering Thailand, as of now, and you get 180 days easier this way.
Anonymous ******************
No need to maintain the 500k when doing a border run, only when you do an extension at immigration
Anonymous ******************
I recommand to border run for dtv holder . Its more ok
Sitg *********
Anonymous participant 493 bound to listen to you Mr anon - NOT