Do you need to show 20,000 Baht in cash when entering Thailand?

Aug 23, 2019
5 years ago
Ron *****************
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Hello good people

Anyone heard that you need 20K Bath in cash when entering Thailand?

Thanks
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Travelers entering Thailand may be required to show proof of 20,000 Baht in cash or its equivalent, along with other documents such as proof of onward travel and hotel bookings. While not everyone is asked for these documents, it's advisable to be prepared, as failure to provide them can result in denial of entry. Notably, there are no ATM machines before the Immigration desks, making it crucial to have cash ready upon arrival.
Robert *******
And on special request of Tan Sze Liang the comments get closed. I'm in a good mood today, so please from now one keep your personal opinions to yourself and use this page to give advice. Or feel free to leave this page and try to find your information elsewhere.
Phil *******
Perhaps the major airports should get an ATM installed airside.
Marty *********
The other important thing to know is that you need to show cash and there are no ATM machines available before the Immigration desks.

And . . . Tod Daniels is a great guy providing great visa advice.
Ian *******
Never been asked
Patrick ********
Proof of onward travel yes 20 k new one on me ,
Tod *********
okay, ANYONE can be asked to show the 3 proof ofz when stamping into thailand

proof of 20K baht or the equivalent in CASH

proof of onward travel within the number of days you're stamped in for

proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging.

If you're asked and can't produce those things you can be denied entry.

ALSO

the fact that you, or someone you know or heard about has entered thailand a million times and not been asked does NOT mean you won't be asked. It's better to be prepared and not need to show it, than to be asked and not able to show it.
James ********
Never heard of this before
James ********
Sorry couldn't help myself ;)
Tod *********
and either you live under a rock or your a lucky person stamping in and out of the country. :/
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