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What should I expect when re-entering Thailand via land with a DTV visa, specifically regarding proof of funds?

Aug 3, 2025
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Hi everyone . I have a valid DTV visa and will be leaving Thailand and re-entering by land soon.

Last time I re-entered by plane, immigration didn’t ask for anything other than my DTV visa. It was quick and smooth.

This time, since I’ll be entering via a land border (VIA Padang Besar, Malaysia) I just wanted to ask:

Has anyone ever been asked to show proof of funds when re-entering with a valid DTV visa?

And if so, would a brokerage investment account be accepted, or does it need to be a traditional bank account, like what was required for the initial application?

Thanks for any firsthand experience or advice!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user with a valid DTV visa plans to re-enter Thailand by land at the Padang Besar border and asks if proof of funds is commonly required. Most commenters report that having a valid visa should suffice, but there might be specific requirements at certain borders. Some users advise carrying cash (around 20,000 baht) as proof of funds is technically possible, though not typical. Personal experiences with different border crossings highlight the variability of requirements and processes.
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Luit *****************
I have bad experience with Padang Besar, I was on visa exempt there early 2024 and after an afternoon shopping in Padang Besar with my Thai girlfriend, Thai IO did not let me in, he told me same day entry was not possible at this checkpoint.

Allthough such a rule does not exist, there is nothing you can do about that.

The only thing we could do to gat back t our car we left at the Thai side of the border, was getting our Malaysian stamp void, get back into Malaysia, get a taxi in Malaysia to the nearest border crossing that would let us in, then get a taxi back to the Pedang Besar border crossing in Thailand.

This was all before DTV existed, but for me never Pedang Besar anymore.

I never had problems with the Sadao border crossing not too far from Padang Besar
John **********
No idea about that border but you can definitely be asked to show funds although its not common, more likely you can be asked to show cash of 20k baht or equivalent (not in any sort of account, actual cash)
Greg ********
Nobody reporting that they have to prove the 500k upon entry.
Stuart *********
There shouldn’t be any issues entering by land air or sea. You have a valid visa.

That said some borders may have “special” requirements. State the border you are going to use and others with experience of that border may be able to advise.
Anonymous *************
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@Stuart ********
Thanks. The border I'll be entering is Padang Besar, Malaysia. Just updated the post
Stuart *********
Anonymous participant OK cool. I haven’t seen any reports from that border but hopefully others with experience can advise.