Do I need to show proof of 500,000 baht in my account when re-entering Thailand after my 180-day visa?

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Just read this article (sorry, it is in French). The author seems to think that when you re-entre the country after your 180 days, you will be asked to justify the 500k in your account again.

Is this your experience?

Do we really need to have bank statements with us every time we get back?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion revolves around whether travelers need to present evidence of having 500,000 baht in their bank account upon re-entering Thailand after a 180-day DTV visa. Most commenters agree that while it is generally not required to show bank statements upon re-entry, the possibility remains that immigration authorities could change their procedures in the future and ask for such proof. It's recommended to be prepared with necessary documents but there is currently no consistent requirement for bank statements at re-entry.

Mo ****** · Answer

Franchement j’y crois pas du tout. J’ai eu mon DTV et on verra néanmoins ce qu’il en sera. Dans tous les cas j’aurai toujours -sauf imprévu- les 500k bahts.

Je pense surtout qu’une fois donné ils te le remettent pas en question

Felipe ******* · Answer

They are not asking now, but they might change the rules and ask for proof every year or two, so better to be aware this can happen.

Benjamin ********* · Answer

The author “ think “  😅😅😅😅he don’t know anything about it

Wannikea ********* · Answer

As others have said, it is possible but unlikely. I'd certainly not keep an account with a few measly baht, wouldn't be shy to show a few hundred thousand short of 500K in an on the spot interrogation. It's an amount to obtain the visa, nothing is saying it has to be maintained for an entry.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

So far, there is no history of checks for this visa type. However, keep in mind that immigration authorities conduct document and skill checks for other visa categories and could potentially choose to do so for the DTV at any time. While there is no precedent for this yet, it is more prudent to assess future risks rather than base your opinion solely on the short history of this new visa.

Will ************ · Answer

Not so far , there’s plenty been in and out over the last few months.However if you want to extend the initial 180 days by a further 180 days at an immigration office they can ask for anything they choose such as bank accounts updated, Muay Thai course renewal etc

Charles ********** · Answer

not true so far, many people have already re entered without having to show anything except visa

Do I need to show proof of 500,000 baht in my account when re-entering Thailand after my 180-day visa?

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