I have heard a lot about needing 20,000 baht single/40,000 baht per family in cash on arrival when entering Thailand. My husband, son, and I are flying to Thailand from Vientiane today. The ATMs here in Vientiane only allow a withdrawal of 2,000,000 KIP. Thank you for any advice you can give.
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Travelers to Thailand may need to show 20,000 baht per adult or 40,000 baht per family in cash upon arrival, although this is not strictly enforced for families without a history of visa issues. It's advisable to carry the required amount in a convertible currency like USD, EUR, or GBP, as KIP may not be accepted. There are no ATMs before immigration checkpoints, so it's important to be prepared before traveling.