What is the required amount of cash a tourist must have when visiting Thailand and can it be in currencies other than Thai Baht?

@Jorge ***

Yeah, I tend to agree. I spent my working life traveling worldwide, and while I have certainly seen some unfair discrimination passing immigration in many different countries, more often than not the traveler does something to trigger the officers.

It's amazing how few problems I experienced personally over the years.

@Paul *******

years ago I missed the only domestic flight out of a small airport in rural India, where they close it after dark (no lights on the grassy runway) luckily I had enough cash to get on another flight heading in the opposite direction. These places do not have ATM, or take AMEX. From then on, I always travel with several hundred. Small change for a traveler out of his/her country. Oh, and yes, don't be funny, attract attention, and dress the part. Been doing that since the 80s, in my traveling job. Never been asked for return tickets, proof of funds, or been inspected by customs (though some objected at my carrying a toolbox)

@Jorge ***

Everybody thinks they're a comedian.

Some truth to it though.

@Nongnuch *******

good point but you could always hit a cash machine ATM at the airport if needed.

@Robert ****

IF Immigration thinks by your looks, that you should not enter their beautiful country, they will ask you for proof of 20,000 THB or equivalent in another currency, in cash. They will NOT accept your credit cards!

How do you interpret this

@Brandon ***********

“adequate cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht”?

Edit; I see you already have answering it, and I guess this means cash by the law and it’s 572 usd in cash. I’ve entered more than 20 times, never been asked and always keep my money for Thailand in a thai bank which my app can prove.

@Brandon ***********

I’ve never been asked but I’ve only entered twice in my life and with a visa.

@Christopher *******

no. The law says cash only. If they're trying to deny you entry then they're only going to accept what the law says.

@Brandon ***********

can’t you just show them your account ?