When entering Thailand, it's generally recommended to have at least 20,000 Thai Baht (or equivalent in other currencies) on hand as proof of funds, although many travelers report never being asked to show this amount. For visa exemption entries, having 10,000 Baht per person is suggested. Most travelers find that while the requirement exists, it is rarely enforced unless there are additional concerns such as frequent entries or visa extensions.
Jo **********
People are overreacting on this 20,000 money show thing. i have been traveling in and out of Thailand for 20 years. Probably a 100 + entries. I have never been asked anything. The same in Singapore there is proof of funds never been asked. I am not saying it does not exist but its almost never enforced.
Mazi *****
500usd
Edgar ************
Depends what colour your skin is, but for me I never had to show any money when entering Thailand.
Gary ***********
Never been asked but I usually have 500 to 1000 in usd. Best exchange rates are in the basement at Suvarnabhumi at super rich.
Giorgio ******
Ils ne demandent jamais , sauf peut être si tu te présentes en guenilles , sinon par securitŕ il faudrait avoir , en espèces l'équivament de 20 000 bahts , soit pour tous ceux qui vont demander :" mais ça fait combien ? ") l'équivalent de un peu moins de 700€ ,
Shahzad *********
You may have to show(if airlines officer asks) some amount while getting the boarding pass from Pakistan.
Frank-Steven ***********
10k THB / person for visa exemption entry and 20k THB / person for tourist visa entry. Not very likely anyone will ask - unless you have plenty of stamps and / or extensions (or something shady going on).
There's actually nothing in law, other than a statement which says "adequate funds". Over the years this has been interpreted by Thai immigration as 20,000 baht for an individual or 40,000 for a family.
TIT. They make shit up on the go. Very common related to immigration here. Very intransparent for us foreigners. Especially those coming from countries with a written rule of law. But oh well.
Exactly. It's incredible that people have to go by advice given on Facebook groups rather than an official website. But you're right TIT. Make it up as we go along
Was that changed? Who knows. There is never a single source of written truth with almost anything in Thailand. So best to just bring the equivalent of 20k then, I guess.
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Brandon ************
Immigration can ask to see 20,000₿ in cash, or an equivalent in another major currency.
It must be in cash and cannot be a bank statement, banking app, or credit/debit card.
Wayne *********
You may not need to show anything, but are ment to have 20k baht or equivalent in other currency in case you are asked for proof of funds
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