Do I need to show proof of funds for my tourist visit to Thailand?

Its always been the rule for visa exempt / tourist - if you are actually asked to show it is another story. I love how it happens to one person and people freak out. Besides why wouldnt someone have cash avaible when traveling anyway

Even early in Feb (25) at the Lao land crossings there was a sign, and a small insert placed in your passport ..that one was required to stay at least 2 nights, have the 20,000 baht, and proof of exit to homeland . (in my case was not questioned re funds on return.

Now on arrival at BKK a few days ago I was strongly advised by senior I/O to refrain from land crossings all together, and using the 60 days only without extension if one was to fly out and back in after a few days (as long as your flight home was within that 60 day period. ) , This was not said to me word for word as I stated..but damm close..the I/O knew that I was playing no "games", I feel and hinted I should have better sense to arrive with an actual visa ..METV as I usually have in history well documented in the Thai system.

Nothing has changed it has always been the rule to show 20,000 baht in funds, but it is very rarely asked for.

@Greg ******

Immigration have tightened up and are enforcing rules that have been in place a long time.

1. Have ฿20,000 cash or equivalent currency on you.

2. The address where you will be staying.

3. Proof of onward travel with 60 days

The rule is, you have to have 20k baht or equivalent in cash on you. Getting checked is completely random though.

If you're entering as a tourist, the rule is now and has been that you must be able to show you have at least 20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency. It's incredibly rare to be asked, but if you are asked and cannot show it, you can be denied entry.