Do you still need to have 10.000 bht in cash when you come to Thailand?
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Update: they did not ask about any money
VOA and immigration done in 15-20 min Don Mueang- Bangkok
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The requirement to show cash upon entering Thailand can vary. Although the law states that travelers should theoretically have 20,000 baht (or equivalent) in cash, many, including long-time visitors, report never being asked to demonstrate this amount. Experiences shared by different travelers suggest that while the requirement exists on paper, enforcement is not common, particularly for those with a stable immigration history. However, caution is advised, as immigration officials have discretion and can ask for proof of funds.
Mike ******
i been traveling to thaiand for over 20 years. i never been asked to show money
You must have missed the original post. The guy asked what was the requirement. You obviously have problems understanding the English language. But I can see from the tattoos that you're just a knucklehead without a brain.
why do you feel the need to bring my appearance into it and get all Abusive? Just another keyboard warrior who needs to go to Thailand for “one thing” 🤦🏻
You interjected with your stupid comment and now you're in emotional meltdown over my response. People who disfigure their bodies to this degree have severe mental health issues. I think you need help
people are using there own experiences. Hardly being a know it all is it 😂 you’re acting liking a 10 year old with your replies
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Khyle ****
Go to Vietnam instead. Much better than thailand. And a fraction of the price.
Nigel *********
E-VISA, for days been trying to sort out sec 8 & 13 about resendency. What on earth do they want ???? I am UK citizen applying in UK for up to 90 day family visit. No wonder numbers are down!! Any help 🙏 please
You simply have to show you're a resident in that country, as opposed to a tourist. A resident visa will do the trick
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Nick ****************
Technically yes but very few people have ever been asked to prove it!
Brook ********
For those that brag they come with a lot of money, be aware it’s a crime to cross borders with more than the equivalent of $10,000 USD in undeclared funds in many countries.
We're talking in Thai baht, not USD. And Thailand has a $20k usd declaration limit upon entering.
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Bobby ********
Beware of the "it's never happened to me, so the law doesn't exist" know-it-alls. Facts are simple. If immigration don't like you or your immigration history, they will use it to deny entry. 99.9% of people it won't affect. If you're the 0.1% you're back on the plane to where you came from. And this only applies to tourism-based entries, not to non-imm visas. This is the page from the Washington Embassy website for the non-believers.
You talk a lot of shit 2011 I got taken over to 1 side to be asked why have I got some much money to build a house I said no problem 😊 that was 10 million b in them day so don't talk shit
Ok. You don't know what the topic is. It's about having minimum 20,000 baht in cash when entering on a visa exempt or tourist visa. All good. Go have another beer
If immigration asks, which is uncommon, you need to be able to show you have 20,000 baht or equivalent in a major currency IN CASH to support yourself during your time in Thailand. This has to be in cash and cannot be a bank card, a bank statement, a bank app, etc.
I’ve been to Thailand three times and soon to be the fourth. I’ve never been asked nor have I ever heard of that. I was just there from
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. Of course I always order TB ahead of my travel. I always have much more than that, I have never been approached for anything and I’m a blond American lady. Having nice crisp new bills avoids many hassles, as Thai banks are very particular about the condition of foreign money. On one occasion I tried
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times and was rejected. A Thai friend had no problem, so beware.
If they asked you to show the money, it's because they want to deny you entry. The law says you have to have it in CASH.
So if they ask you and you cannot show them, you just gave them what they want and they will deny you, they're not trying to be flexible at that point.
they asked my friend, she ended up in immigration detention and had to go back to her country of origin, not the country that she had just come from
Native ****************
I totally agree with what Brandon said.... After over 10 years of doing border runs and living in Thailand, you want to have all your ducks in a row when you enter any country for that matter, but specially Thailand... I know of quite a few who were denied entry for the smallest of reasons including not being able to show the 20,000 Bahts upon request. Better to be a good boy scout and be ready when crossing borders. Hope this helps and Safe travels
if they ask and you can't provide, you are denied entry to Thailand. They generally only ask if they already want to deny you entry and this gives them an easy reason.
close. They asked me but didn't pursue it to deny entry. It used to happen to a lot of people that tried to enter but had Covid extension stamps in their passport. Half a plane was denied entry coming back from Cambodia I believe it was.
Before Covid they would generally do it to Africans or anyone else they didn't want to let in.
And they don't want anyone that looks poor. Generally white westerners are never asked unless they look wretched. But it's more common for those from nations considered poor (India, African nations)
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