Do visa-exempt travelers need to show proof of income or cash for entry into Thailand?

If you bring in over $20,000 USD cash (or equivalent), then you have to declare it, no matter how you are entering. Most countries have a similar requirement, although the amounts may differ.

The 10,000 to 20,000 BAHT is a different scenario, for tourists and visa exempt. They want to see that you can support yourself. They don't want to see credit cards or statements, they want to see cash. And there are no ATMs in BKK between the gate and Immigration. So you have to bring it with you. I once had to count out $500 USD in $50 notes right there on the immigration counter.

@Andrew *******

😂😂😂 no one has ever had to prove source of funds for 30.000 baht, get a grip

@Andrew *******

You do not have to declare anything over 30,000B, I believe the declaration is for ober 20,000 USD

@Andrew *******

you don't have to declare CASH in U.S. currency under 20,000 Dollars to Thai Customs. And Thai Customs don't give a rat's a.. where the money came from . . . . . . And the CASH proof upon entry is, IF you really ever get asked to show, is 20,000 Thai Baht or equivalent in another main currency

@Andrew *******

you can't read! It's visa exempt. Look up what exempt means, it's an English word. You can n argue all you want but it doesn't alter the fact it means NO visa. . none, zilch, zero!

@Andrew *******

an Exempt stamp is not any visa so it applies to a visa you pay for

@Craigh ****************

which I find strange, because some others have been asked for cash 20,000 THB (or equivalent in another main currency)