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Do I need to show 20,000 Baht cash at the border when entering Thailand with a tourist visa from Penang?

Isa *******
asked May 7, 2018
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Hello — Coming from Penang with a tourist visa

Do I need to show 20000 baths cash at the border

(Do Euros could work also ?)

Thank you
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When entering Thailand with a tourist visa, it is generally required to have proof of sufficient funds, typically 20,000 Baht. However, some users noted that the immigration officer may not strictly enforce this rule depending on circumstances. Moreover, any currency can be accepted, including Euros, but it's advisable to carry the equivalent amount in Baht to avoid complications.
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Alan *******
Alan *******
Only if you look like a poor hippie
Isa *******
Isa *******
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Thanks everybody
Ron *********
Ron *********
Yea, but use the 2 baht coin then you only have to carry 10,000.
Ron *******
Ron *******
You COULD be asked with any visa.
Andrew *******
Andrew *******
Any reports of people being asked to show 20k landing at Suvarnabumi with a new multi-entry non-o (marriage)?
Tod *********
Tod *********
none
Barry ******
Barry ******
Can be in any currency
Shahin **********
Shahin **********
I mean logistically speaking, it may take some time to count 20,000 baths at the border so I think the IO may be lenient on you this time.
Bill ********
Bill ********
@Biff ******
just when I thought the conversation couldn’t get any funnier. 😜😜
George ************
George ************
I had to show it once last year at the border
Lance *******
Lance *******
Baht
Biff *******
Biff *******
Will a shower be ok?
Rob *************
Rob *************
ye that might take 20 seconds or so, unless you taking 20 bhat notes🤣
Shahin **********
Shahin **********
Definitely don't listen to me. There is no such currency as the "bath".
Squid ****
Squid ****
Please dont listen to this guy. If they ask (they most likely will not), but if they ask they will count it.
Squid ****
Squid ****
I would if I were you, especially if have alot of entries
Isa *******
Isa *******
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Thanks 🙂
Daniel ************
Daniel ************
any kind of currency - u need to have it - usually not need to show - but immigration might ask -
Isa *******
Isa *******
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Thank you

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