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When should I have the 500,000 baht in my checking account when traveling outside and returning to Thailand?

Sep 28, 2025
10 days ago
Hello, I already have a DTV. I just wanted to know when I'm traveling outside of Thailand and returning, when should I have the 500,000 baht in my home currency in my checking account? Since interest rates in my country are very high, I always have to keep the money invested in government bonds to avoid losing value and melting away. But I'm worried that immigration might ask for it and I don't have it in my checking account. How does that work? When do they ask to check? Thank you very much.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses concerns about maintaining a minimum balance of 500,000 baht in the user's checking account when entering Thailand on a DTV visa. Community comments indicate that immigration generally does not check for this amount upon re-entry into Thailand at present, but suggest being prepared to show evidence of the funds in some form, such as government bonds.
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Anna *********
They currently don’t ask when entering Thailand
Anonymous ******************
Immigration hasn't asked yet, but I suggest you be prepared to show evidence of the 500k baht (in your case government bonds.)
Greg ********
Currently, the 500k is not checked at entry.
Tanisha *******
Border Bounce they don't ask

We go everyday from chiang mai and pai .

Airport should be OK too but not sure