Does the 20,000 baht cash requirement apply to those re-entering Thailand with an active METV?

Byron Ch-sri you're right, and indeed very few people have been singled out and questioned compared to how many actually enter the country on a given day. The airports in bangkok and the southern land borders seem the be the places that question people IF they're gonna get questioned.

Thanks

@Tod ********

Ron Angel No thanks. Thailand isn't that perfect for me.

@LaMechelle *******

There is NO visa for medical reasons, you're right. There is an extension of stay for one though (after you're already here on either a visa exempt stamp or a tourist visa stamp). I know the bigger hospitals in bangkok offer it (especially Bumrungrad). It requires a pile 'o paperwork but it can be done. I'd check with some of the bigger hospitals

There is soon to be a visa exactly for you. The new 10yr visa specially marketed for medical tourism. Just put 3 million baht in a bank account here and you'll be all set for 10yrs. Problem solved.

Todd, How do I do that, nowhere on the website is this mentioned. I searched and saw the former medical visa was done away with. My issue is I'm trying to follow the rules but there's nothing offered for me. It's tiring bouncing around when you're not well. Again it's not easy for everyone, I struggle with bank account fees since I can't open a bank account here. Hell, I'm paying rent minding my own business. I find people that know all the ins and outs of the information forget not everyone fits a mold. I am don't like relying on stamps I prefer the 60 day visas however that didn't work out so well last time. I only have three in and put to be clear. I've not been here that long but it's a hassle each time to renew. So I am considering other options Thailand isn't right for everyone. I prefer straightforward consistent things not rules/laws that can change at a whelm. Maybe that's just me. Like they say we all have a choice I am not into jumping hoops or being stressed out about today I may get questioned by IO because they think I'm here too long.

@LaMec*****

, you can get extensions of stays based on medical needs for up to 90 days at a time at the immigration office for 1900baht.

If you're using 30 day visa exempt entries to facilitate your stay here at some point you're gonna get called on the carpet. That's just how it is.

That isn't how it looks considering the horror stories we have been hearing. Either way it's hard to stay long term if you're not in one of their boxes. I'm here for medical tourism there's no visa for that. I'm on ssdi so definitely not working but I'm not 50 or looking to marry a Thai citizen, study or invest. Its not always black and white so what visa am I supposed to be on. If they don't like you actually staying longer without being on one the visas they put out for long term? Everyone can tell others what they think they should do but not everyone's story is the same. I will still be anxious and stressed when I leave and enter after all this drama. It doesn't feel Thailand really wants medical tourism. So as I said I can move along to a more welcoming country.

@LaMechelle *******

all that Thailand is asking you to be here on the correct visa.

I'm the same way. I don't carry that much around nor do I like to especially since I was traveling in Malaysia but I had drama in Penang. My luck I'd not get it and have trouble landing in Thailand. I'm a worrier with anxiety issues so trust me when I say this bothers me. When I have to fly out again I will stress again. I'm seriously thinking of moving on to another country since visa rules are getting tighter.

Traveller cheques are the best way to carry "Cash". You don't even need to use them but always good to have "500 US$ emergency funds" with you.

Ok

It's still very rare. Three or four reports on social media doesnt make it "quite common".

@Tod ********

that's what they refer to themselves at uk border lol sorry if I'm mistaken

@Jor***

, immigration officers and customs officers are NOT the same thing :/

Same thing

Is an immigration issue not a customs issue