What are the current cash requirements for entering Thailand?

Just changed my pounds into baht to show the immigration officer just in case .

When I go I take cash. Everywhere accepts it and all businesses want it especially the smaller shops and restaurants. In fact, in my experience of you wave a debit card in front of them most small business won't be happy. Many if not most in places like Chiang Rai, Hau Hin ANY street food vendors, massage shops cafes will not take cards..

Just arrived not asked about 20k

You may possibly want even more than that realistically even if that wasn't happening

Just walk in

Thousands don’t get ask to show the THB in cash that’s right. But the law says you should have it on you. Now if you get ask, you have to show it, if you can’t you denied entry.

Carry the cash but might not been asked -- I've never. On arrival the money can be exchanged a Superrich on the basement floor. They have the best rates.

Do they require to see a leaving airline ticket?

Can you imagine the commotion at immigration is everyone had to prove 20K baht? Get a grip ffs

More chance of winning the Thai lottery than getting asked for proof of 20K baht spending money.

Strong passports rarely get asked for these..

20,000 thb equals 700 dollars. Whats the big deal?

99% of the time .You wont be asked to show proof of funds.But they is always that one time you will.

During my over 200 entrance during decades. Not one Immigration officer have requested how much bath I have with me when I have entered Thailand by air. So what I can understand it is a regulation that is not practiced. I think you all can stay cool and calm and enjoy your stay in the Thai Paradise. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

20k baht has been a requirement for decades, and not likely to change anytime soon.

Why so many people feel the need to say never been asked. They are not going to check the millions that enter Thailand each year. Only some will get more attention and those some need to meet all the requirements or there will

be no smiles for them.

The 20k baht or equivalent can be requested… 20k is only $700 a reasonable amount to have in your pocket for international travel … I would tell her to have it with her just in case she is asked

Be safe and have the ฿20,000 on hand they’ve been asking people left and right other than that they are trying to change the 60 days it’s only 30 so take that into consideration. Also you can get a 30 day extension after you get here and have a return ticket they’ve been asking for that to.

never asked about.

I must have entered Thailand over 30 times during the past 24 years. By air from UK, Cambodia and China. By land from Laos. Mostly visa exempt but a few times with a tourist visa. I haven't overstayed or stretched back to back entries.

I've never been asked to show proof of funds. I always have adequate funds available but not usually in cash.

I go to Thailand about 3 times a year, lately i have seen some passengers questioned and pulled aside for more questioning. So make sure you have accommodation and money worth 20,000baht.

Just returned

Landed 15th, wasn't asked to produce.

Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 (1979),

promulgated by Bhumibol Adulyadej

on 24 February 1979.

Section 14 and section 12

Proof of funds when entering Thailand

Basically, immigration only asks people who got an extensive travel history to Thailand stamped in their passport and who have taken advantage of the visa exemption in quick succession, for a proof of cash.

A border official will start asking if he suspects visa misuse – a misuse of the visa-exempt entry for a long-term stay. It means they will only start asking for the “famous 3 proofs” if they are looking for a reason to deny entry.

If an Immigration officer starts to ask for the cash proof, he might secretly already have decided to deny entry – out of whatever reason. In case you arrive drunk and reek of alcohol, wear shabby and dirty clothes, you are likely a candidate.

The criteria according to which immigration at the border decides on an entry permit are listed in the so-called "Section 12" of the Thai immigration police. This can be found by googling "Section 12 Thailand".

In addition, an immigration officer has individual freedom of decision. The presence of a visa does NOT entitle you to enter Thailand if the officer decides that you are violating an article of "Section 12", or have been “misusing” touristic entries for a long term stay in Thailand.

The fact that many people claim that they have never been asked for proof of funds, does NOT mean that you get a guarantee from these people that you won’t or can’t be asked.

Proof of cash is one of three instruments that immigration uses as a reason to refuse entry.

They ask people for the THREE famous proofs, which you ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ON YOU, as this is what the law says!

***20,000 THB in cash (accepted as well in another currency, but NOT accepted in form of a credit card or bank statements),

*** proof of booked accommodation for the next few nights

*** proof of onward travel out of Thailand within the 60 days that you get stamped with when entering without a visa.

"Real" tourists are generally not asked for the three proofs!

If you are actually asked for cash, it is better to have the approximately 650 Euros/$700 USD with you. Because inside the area before Immigration counters of the BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are no ATMs where you could withdraw cash.

Unconfirmed reports are that there is an ATM in the space where citizens of some countries buy the “visa-on-arrival”. However, once denied entry, the traveller is not allowed to turn back and use that ATM in the VOA-zone. They get escorted to a sealed off area and from there will fly back to the origin or back home

It depends on your visa if the Immigration officer may ask. Requirements are now more closely followed especially with tourist visa or visa exempt.

It is 20,000 baht per person or equivalent in your currency. And no you can't show balance on your phone.

20 years and never been asked.Wouldnt like to arrive without a line of credit

does she intends to come without money ????

If the travel agent doesn't know, get another one. 🙄

I literally entered back into Thailand yesterday, never asked to prove any funds, but you never know, I stay ready though. Its usually a smooth process, however it does depend on where you enter. Main thing just be prepared, if they do ask to show proof of any funds, be cool, smile and comply, just don't be rude that will end poorly!🤷🏾‍♀️

The latest?

It's exactly the same as it's always been. It's required, but you're unlucky if they actually ask about it. But why take the risk?

Has she been to Thailand before or in the last 12 months ?

It’s all about

“ if you get asked “ & being prepared

20,000 cash thing is not a new rule

- As long as she can show accommodation booking

- exit / onward travel

Yes thb. About 1000aud depending on immigration office on the day