What is the rule regarding proof of funds for entry into Thailand?

Aug 30, 2024
3 months ago
Pichinat *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello I'm going to Thailand in a few days and have just heard about proof of funds? I'd be asked if I have 10,000 baht I'm only going for 27 days is this a genuine rule?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When entering Thailand without a visa, travelers might be required to show proof of funds. The general requirement is 20,000 baht (40,000 baht for families) in cash or its equivalent in a major currency. This rule applies mainly to those entering visa-exempt. However, many travelers report not being asked for these funds upon entry. Besides proof of funds, travelers should also have proof of onward travel and lodging reservations, as these are frequently checked to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. The enforcement of these rules can vary, and many expats have traveled without ever being asked for proof of funds.
Clayton ***********
Are you going for a month with less? How will you pay your bills?
Elías ********
@Clayton **********
Cash is the issue here. I've been living for more than 10 years without touching a paper banknote.
Deborah *******
Didnt ask for that at all
Simon *******
If it is I’ve ne’er been asked in 10 years 🤷🤷🤷
Louis **************
Been to Thailand 5 times in the last 10 yrs on a tourist visa and never been asked about money
Elías ********
@Louis *************
you mean, a tourist visa or a visa exemption? If you've got a tourist visa, when you apply at the Embassy you need to show proof of funds, so you won't be asked again at the airport.
Charles ********
I spend that on dinner and drinks. Cheap night for four or even one.
Chris ******
Never been asked yet about money been a billion times well not a billion times but quite a lot relax don't worry the lady boys will be more interested in how much you have 🤣
Brendan *********
Just returned from Thailand for 3weeks …

Flights Hotels Travel Insurance all paid prior to arrival obviously.

Always take cash to survive on (Exchange at a Thai Bank ONLY) when needed or most of the time and have the (WISE APP) account to deposit funds from home bank account to (WISE APP) if an emergency.

Wise has minimal fees and real time equal exchange rates.

Been to Thailand 10times since 2008 including 4times in the past 2years and have never been asked for proof of funds to survive on.
Brendan *********
Also have a digital (WISE CARD) an carry a physical (WISE CARD)
Dennis **********
It is a rule but thought it was 20,000 and I have never been asked but that's not to say I won't happen but unlikely
Paul *****************
Never been asked.
Peter *******
Yes but they never ask. T
Andy **********
@Peter ******
Technically, they never ask the people who have never been asked. I suspect the colour of the passport determines if you are going to be asked.
Claire *******
Must be a new thing I’ve been going for 19 years I’ve never been asked once 😳
Andy ************
@Claire ******
It's been around for years. It's a safety valve for Thai immigration if they want to deny entry to someone.
Kevin ******
@Claire ******
not new, but like you, I’ve never been asked.
Claire *******
@Kevin *****
yes ❤️ I’ve been asked if I’m carrying cigarettes many times, (if you know, you know 🙃) but never cash and that’s a good thing for me, I’ve always carried too much to avoid bank charges. It’s a nightmare getting unspoilt notes these days too.
Kevin ******
@Claire ******
and cigarettes? Geez.
Claire *******
@Kevin *****
yes, I don’t smoke, but some Thai officer’s patrolling are looking to confiscate cigarettes ( illegally). The Thai news channels were exposing the scam and shaming the officers.

I have been stopped and searched 3 times asking for cigarettes.
Lynnette *******
@Kevin *****
people assume because they haven't been asked, it must never happen. 🙄
Kevin ******
@Lynnette ******
exactly….just like having to be prepared to show proof of onward travel.
Lynnette *******
@Kevin *****
yes. Be prepared! Dib dib dob dob.
Kevin ******
@Lynnette ******
never been asked that, either 555
Lynnette *******
@Claire ******
it's not new. Not being asked doesn't mean there isn't a rule. It's up to the IO.
Claire *******
@Lynnette ******
I didn’t say there wasn’t a rule, I said I’ve never been asked. 💁
Kim *********
@Claire ******
no - you said "must be a new thing" which it is not
Lynnette *******
@Claire ******
most of us have never been asked. But the op needed advice on what they may be asked for.
Andy *******
@Claire ******
in USA you can't board your flight to Thailand without an onward ticket out of Thailand that is within your stamp in period
Claire *******
@Andy ******
yes I’m well aware you need a return or onward ticket lovely I’ve a house out there for 18 years. I married Thai, as did my father and brother. The question was about carrying funds not tickets.
Andy *******
@Claire ******
I was referring to Brandon's post (group moderator) about the 3 arrival requirements and meaning if you can't meet all or some of the requirements it can end your trip in a heartbeat
Claire *******
@Andy ******
gotcha. I’ve only just seen his post when I started typing there wasn’t a single comment on this thread now it’s flooding 💁😂😂
Tracey ********
Does it matter if you are asked it's only 10,000 baht. Small amount of money. If you are going for 27 days you must have more then 10,000 baht to live on. We have been going regularly to Thailand for 11 years. Never been asked. Just got and enjoy your holiday.
Elías ********
@Tracey *******
it matters, as supposedly it must be cash. I haven't touched cash like in the last 15 years, neither I'm carrying it (like what for? if everything can be paid with cards or QR codes).
Tracey ********
@Elías *******
Cash is still used in Thailand and other countries. I have friends in thailand that only still use cash in there business still. Qr codes don't work for a foreigner.
Elías ********
@Tracey *******
QR codes don't work for most foreigners. I have it and use it, tho. (And no, I don't even have a bank account in Thailand, but my local bank has agreement with Thailand banks and QR apps, so I can use it there linked with my original bank account).
Tracey ********
@Elías *******
easier for us to bring cash. Save on fee charges as well. $8.70 plus the bank fee just to use an atm in thailand.
Elías ********
@Tracey *******
makes sense 👍🏻
Glenn ********
@Tracey *******
never been asked.
Pichinat *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Tracey *******
I've been many times before in fact I was born in Chiang mai but for some reason I've only just heard about the proof of funds it got me a bit worried cause I never usually take cash around with me in that amount just a bit confused 😅
Tracey ********
@Pichinat ********
but it's not that much money. I only use cash when in thailand and will always have a lot more then that amount in my hand bag. I am more comfortable carry cash around in your country then mine.
Robert *****
@Pichinat ********
10,000 baht is chump change. About $350 USD which is enough for 3 dinners out here in Los Angeles.
Elías ********
@Robert ****
again, the problem is not the amount, is it being cash. I wouldn't be carrying even $1 or $10 in cash.
Nick *******
@Robert ****
he is not going to Los Angeles, why mention it?
Graham ******
You may be asked to show 20,000B in cash (40,000B for a family) or the equivalent in any major currency for a tourism entry stamp
Brandon ************
Actually, there are 3 requirements that you can be asked for upon entering the country, if you are traveling visa exempt (without a visa).

1) Proof of funds (20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency IN CASH ONLY)

2) Proof of onward travel (a ticket out of Thailand within 60 days of your arrival

3) Proof of lodging (at least a few nights of hotel reservation

The 10,000 only applies to people traveling with Visa on Arrival which is not available to many country and they apply for and pay for a 15 day visa at the airport. That is probably not what you have, so your requirement would be 20,000 and not 10,000.

But the only time immigration usually asks to see this is if they want to deny you entry, or if you are profiled (look like you cannot support yourself in Thailand).

The one thing that you generally could be asked for is proof of onward travel, and your airline is the one who usually asks for this. If you are only staying 27 days and already have your ticket out of Thailand booked, then just have that available in the event you are asked and you don't need to worry about that.
Keith **********
@Brandon ***********
it’s helping people isn’t it
Nick *******
@Brandon ***********
don't u get bored posting the same info?

He won't get stopped anyway
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