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What do U.S. citizens need to enter Thailand for a 30-day trip aside from their passport?

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September 25, 2024
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Sam ********
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U.S. Citizen currently living in the Philippines planning a trip to Bangkok and other places in Thailand for 30 days late October. Other than a passport anything else required?
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A U.S. citizen planning to visit Thailand for 30 days needs to carry a valid passport and might be required to have an onward or return ticket. While carrying 20,000 baht in cash is mentioned as a requirement, it is rarely checked at immigration. Some travelers suggest it’s advisable to have the money available, but they've never been asked for proof upon arrival in Thailand.
Randy ******
Si. Need to fill advanced travel authorization form… Cause nobody respects the once mighty US passport any longer!
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Richard ***********
Wouldn’t bother miles better there
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Sam ********
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@Richard **********
 why?
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Ralph *******
A ticket out of Thailand within 60 days. 20,000 baht in cash.

These are requirements but are very rarely checked.
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Sam ********
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@Ralph ******
 Cash a Suggestion or real requirement?
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Steven *******
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 You will be asked only if you look homeless.
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Ralph *******
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 I understand that it’s a requirement. I’ve never had that much cash when I arrive and just get it from an ATM. Visited about 20 times I guess, but never been asked for proof
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Lynn ***********
You need an onwards ticket and your passport.
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Sam ********
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@Lynn **********
 I will be traveling R/T so no need for onward
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Ken ***********
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Richard ********
Money
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Damo ***********
@Richard *******
 100% 🐔👱‍♂️
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Bradley *********
@Sam *******
 pack all your stuff. Once you get here, you won’t want to go back to the PI!
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@Bradley ********
 opposite
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Sam ********
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@Bradley ********
 lol, I might agree but have a whole house of furniture and 3 motorbikes lol
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Graham ******
The Immigration Officer might ask for your boarding pass too.
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Christopher *********
No
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 oops you can delete your message too lol
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