Do you need to carry cash when entering Thailand as a tourist, and how much should you bring?

No

No cash

Some time extra charge on cr cards

Shit loads

I travelled into Thailand three times last year. I was never asked for proof of funding or an amount of cash (I didn't even bring any)... And also not asked about proof of a return/onward ticket.

Don't be a tight-arse, just enjoy your entry/trip in Thailand 😄

Take highest denomination clean notes of your countries currency and exchange in Thailand. You'll get a better rate than changing in your own country.

Never exchange in Arrivals !

If your flying into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport head towards the Basement level by the train connection. Kiosks there give a great rate.

If you use cards for money you'll get charged each time you go to the ATM.

open a WISE card and put money it before you leave your country i used my Australian card from my bank and everytime i used it theyb charge me $16 per transaction with WISE no Transaction fee and 12% better conversion rate

In 25 years never been asked for anything at immigration, have never carried more than a couple thousand baht. Personally don't know anyone who's been asked this, but very rarely ask for onward travel details

No you’ll be fine but cash is good to have

I have never ever been asked to show any cash or proof of finances by immigration in 10 years.

@Di***

: just take a bunch of one dollar pieces in your pocket, in case of: “Just a small gesture to say thank you, as is customary.”

I"ve entered LOS *numerous* times in the last four decades+, and have never been asked for posession of funds, visas, or onward tickets, but have seen the below notice very often as well, specially in land crossings (note the last section):

20,000 baht equivalent in dollars or euros or whatever currency cash in hand.

Unless you look very dodgy (you can decide) or have a mark against on passport (unlikely after 10 years) they won’t ask. Important to kiss immigration official to ingratiate one’s self.

$9900 dollar and 35,000 baht. My vacation budget for 2 to 3 months in Thailand

I have never had to prove I am carrying any kind of money in 24 times of travelling to Thailand. Obviously, you would be pretty stupid not to come without some cash. I always bring enough cash for my holiday. I'm just more careful how I look after it. Thailand is very safe but no matter where you are in the world, there is always that one time.

I just recently left Phuket. I stayed 2 months. I took100,000 baht and 5000 in American.

I agree Joseph,too much doomsaying on this site; be careful getting out of bed in the morning..! 😂

Why does someone always have to be a smarta$$ with their comments? Negativity is contagious....

If you follow the rules to the letter you need to carry 10,000 Baht, or the equivalent in your currency. Which is frankly not a bad idea, you never know if digital ways of payment, credit cards, ATMs etc. are going to work when you most need them to. So if you're from Europe, bring 300 Euro or so. Typically the bigger the denomination the better. So 100 Euro notes, 100 US dollar notes, etc. Then it's an easy exchange anywhere in Thailand. Some people will recommend specific money changers but on small amounts like 300 Euros it hardly matters. It'll be about 3-4 Euros difference on an amount like 300 Euros between finding the Superrich counter or just any bank.

Some air bnbs will take cash currency from your country as a deposit and give back to you when you leave. So yes. Im from the US and did this 3 times in different places I stayed.

I go every year and have never been asked for anything.

There are 3 legal requirements to enter as a tourist:

1) proof of funds (20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency, IN CASH ONLY)

2) proof of onward travel (a ticket out of Thailand within the number of days you'll be stamped in for, 60 days in most cases)

3) proof of lodging (at least a couple days hotel booking)

Most people won't be asked for any of those things, and they generally only ask if they're looking for a reason to deny you entry or have some suspicion about you.