Do I need to prove sufficient cash when entering Thailand as a tourist?

Jan 12, 2023
2 years ago
Caryn *******
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We will be travelling from UK to Thailand on 7th February and returning on 11th April. We have a return ticket to Vietnam booked so we'll get an extension to our Thailand stay. Is there a need to prove I have sufficient cash in my account to be able to allowed into the country?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When entering Thailand, travelers may be required to show proof of sufficient funds, specifically 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family, in cash. Additionally, proof of onward travel is necessary for check-in at the airline, and travelers should be prepared to show evidence of accommodation. While requirements can vary and some travelers report not being asked for these documents, it's best to be prepared with cash and proper documentation to avoid any issues at immigration.
Tod *********
the O/P has the answers.

IF you come in visa exempt or on a tourist visa you CAN be asked for the things that Robert mentioned

AND

If you're asked but don't have it you can be denied entry.

Good luck to the O/P in their endeavor
Robert *******
Okay, to be sure:

Copy all this answers, save the link on your phone, make sure your powerbank is fully charged and SHOW IMMIGRATION THE ANSWERS, before they deny you entry.

To be fair:

Immigration is allowed to ask you:

Proof of finance, 20.000 Thb or equivalent currency in CASH

Proof of onward travel within the period you get stamped in

Proof of accommodation.

IF you can NOT show, you entry into Thailand might be denied and you could be send back to the country of origin of your passport ON YOUR OWN account.

B
Caryn *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Probably a silly question When you say cash you surely mean in a bank account not actual cash?

Also as a couple I currently have at least £5000 and my partner has much more both with regular income surely this will be good enough. As a couple we should be classified as a family?
Ellie *******
@Caryn ******
, cash means cash. Hard bank notes. Not the number on your passbook or mobile banking app.
Caryn *******
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@Ellie ******
Thanks Ellie that's very clear. 😊
Matilde *******
I just arrived today from India and they don't ask for NOTHING...no return ticket.!!!!
Lloyd ********
@Matilde ******
just because they did not, does not mean they can not.
Graham ******
There is also a need to show proof of onward travel within the 45 days you will initially get stamped in for as this is a requirement at check-in for many airlines.
Caryn *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Graham *****
we have a ticket to Vietnam which we may or may not use. It's one we can cancel if we decide to .
마리오 ***
I flew ANA recently and they had me sign a form saying I would pay for my own repatriation after I told them I didn’t have an outbound ticket yet.
Lloyd ********
If you were asked you would have to show 20k baht per person or 40k baht per family, this can be in any currency, but needs to be cash.
Graham ******
@Vitaly *******
Please don't post hearsay, this group is for facts and not for the spread of rumours or misinformation
Lloyd ********
@Vitaly *******
Not possible as there are no ATM machines that side of immigration, and they won't take you past the checkpoint.
Mario *********
@Vitaly *******
the fact is you can have to go out, hearing won’t help
Vitaly ********
@Lloyd *******
unless you’re doing your third back-to-back border bounce after couple of years of covid extensions
Vitaly ********
@Lloyd *******
it’s worth mentioning that the chance of them asking you to show cash is extremely slim. I won’t be bothered carrying any
Mario *********
@Vitaly *******
you may be asked anytime, my cousin had to show and he never been in Thailand before and hé is 72 years old looking very straight
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