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What should travelers know about proof of funds when entering Thailand?
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Oct 22, 2018
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Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnd yet another tale of woe from someone denied entry to thailand due to inability to show 20K baht in CASH at the airport.
They showed the funds in their bank account when they bought their tourist visa in Vietnam BUT were under the false impression that once they did that they would not be asked for proof of funds when stamping into the country. :O
One more time, let this be a warning to people who have extensive entry histories to thailand on either visa exempt or tourist visas BE PREPARED to meet the 3-proof-ofz, or at least the proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent in CASH) when you're flying into the country using Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang.
Here's their denial of entry stamp and you can see the thai number two ๒ as the reason they were denied.
This also appears to be a receipt for one nights stay at the lock up at the airport before they flew back out to Vietnam.
They showed the funds in their bank account when they bought their tourist visa in Vietnam BUT were under the false impression that once they did that they would not be asked for proof of funds when stamping into the country. :O
One more time, let this be a warning to people who have extensive entry histories to thailand on either visa exempt or tourist visas BE PREPARED to meet the 3-proof-ofz, or at least the proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent in CASH) when you're flying into the country using Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang.
Here's their denial of entry stamp and you can see the thai number two ๒ as the reason they were denied.
This also appears to be a receipt for one nights stay at the lock up at the airport before they flew back out to Vietnam.
TLDR : Answer Summary
This post discusses the requirement of showing 20,000 baht (or equivalent) in cash upon entry into Thailand, after a traveler was denied entry for not having the amount in cash despite having funds in their bank account. It emphasizes the necessity for travelers to be prepared for this requirement at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. The conversation includes various comments highlighting experiences and insights about cash requirements and immigration procedures.
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Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnd I think we're done with this.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTEROkay, listen up, It is a FACT there are no ATM machines on the air side (the side BEFORE you stamp in) of Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports.
You people need to put on your big boy pants and deal with it. :o Stop comparing it to other countries, it's NOT another country it's thailand, and whether it makes sense to you or not doesn't even factor in to the equation, it is what it is.
You people need to put on your big boy pants and deal with it. :o Stop comparing it to other countries, it's NOT another country it's thailand, and whether it makes sense to you or not doesn't even factor in to the equation, it is what it is.
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@Dan *******
my guess is that it's just an excuse to limit / screen people they deem to be illegitimate.Paul *********
How do you supply proof of Accomodation if you haven't paid over the internet?
I am staying at at Guesthouse on Soi Buakhow where a friend is the manager.
It was booked via fb messenger and no payment has been made.
I am staying at at Guesthouse on Soi Buakhow where a friend is the manager.
It was booked via fb messenger and no payment has been made.
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@Tod ********
cheers ....Im only in Thailand for 30 days so visa exempt...
Never been stopped in 30 years of travelling in Thailand but after reading so many I was starting to worry.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI wouldn't worry about proof of accommodations because it's about the last thing they're going to ask you for.
They're gonna go for proof of funds and then proof of onward travel.
Certainly IF you were asked you could show them the messenger bubble with the fact you have a room booked.
They're gonna go for proof of funds and then proof of onward travel.
Certainly IF you were asked you could show them the messenger bubble with the fact you have a room booked.
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Dan ********
So can you have the same amount (20k Baht) in another currency in cash? Or does it have to be in baht?
Dan ********
I’ll have Aussie dollar. But the way that’s dropping they might knock that back in a few years!!
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERany currency as long as it equals 20K baht, (obviously not crazy ones like lao kip, cambodian riel, or burma kyat :O)
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Stephen ********
The same thing happened to my friend flying in from Namibia. Didn't have 20k in cash so he was sent back.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe thai writing on their denial stamp is
ไม่มีปัจจัยยังชีพ
ไม่มีปัจจัยยังชีพ
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Robert *******
The two from last night, refused same reason. Money in the bank but not Cash. Laos refused to take them back and now on their way back home country. It is an expensive lesson to learn the hard way.
Luke ******
It would be good to know which countries will not take you in, and bounce you further, this Laos story is a bit worrying. I believe the same applies for Indonesia, i recall some articles of people refused entry into Singapore, bounced back to Indonesia, they sent them forward to their home countries....
Robert *******
I did not ask why, but for Laos they need a visa on arrival. Denied entry with no funds does not seem to me as a good reason to give a 30 day visa for Laos. But this is guessing and off topic.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERthe only reason (I can think of) that Lao would refuse them (especially as that's where they came from) would be because they had a previous overstay to thailand. :o I know they're hard as nails about that there.
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ORIGINAL POSTERThis is an FYI post only, as I want people to know that it is happening more and more.
Be prepared OR suffer the consequences IF you're asked and can't meet the requirements.
Be prepared OR suffer the consequences IF you're asked and can't meet the requirements.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERFWIW; this is Clause 2 of Section 12 of the immigration rules that cover denial of entry.
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