What should travelers know about proof of funds when entering Thailand?

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And 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.

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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.

Tod ********* · Answer

And I think we're done with this.

Tod ********* · Answer

Okay, 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.

Zayid ******* · Answer

[mention redacted] my guess is that it's just an excuse to limit / screen people they deem to be illegitimate.

Paul ********* · Answer

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.

Dan ******** · Answer

So can you have the same amount (20k Baht) in another currency in cash? Or does it have to be in baht?

Stephen ******** · Answer

The same thing happened to my friend flying in from Namibia. Didn't have 20k in cash so he was sent back.

Tod ********* · Answer

The thai writing on their denial stamp is

ไม่มีปัจจัยยังชีพ

[url redacted]

Robert ******* · Answer

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.

Tod ********* · Answer

This 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.

Tod ********* · Answer

FWIW; this is Clause 2 of Section 12 of the immigration rules that cover denial of entry.

What should travelers know about proof of funds when entering Thailand?

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