Yes, it is a requirement, so if you want to apply for a DTV and be successful, you want to fulfill the requirements. As already mentioned, some embassies have earmarked the amount to local currency, sometimes using suspect conversions, equaling more than 500K. So if you are applying via a specific embassy, you will want to look at their requirements. Also some require 6 months in bank, some 3 months and some just at the end of last statement

Most embassies require traditional bank statements. However, a few people have been successful, but with specific embassies, which I believe have been in Europe

You will need to fill out the Thailand entry form before arriving in Thailand again though

You need to talk to the company you are going through

@Matthew ********

- He was thinking about DTV for 5+ months, but was worried he would still be denied. This tells me there is more to his story, especially now that he has been denied. He is asking for advice, and it is probably useful to understand these other points first, to have a full picture. Not really tolling. In the post, it quickly shows below all other posts made by the same author.

Looking back at at your other posts, you were concerned about being denied entry with DTV back in March.

Not allowed to hand over in person. All online.

@Лена ******

def more like 5%

@Brandon ***********

Flew in Friday. No questions asked. Just pointed me toward the finger scanner, stamped and let me in