@Larry *******

It needs to be above 500,000 for 3 consecutive months in Laos, no exceptions.

@David *****

Not closing balance every month, but every day...if you apply in KL or Laos, you can't allow the balance to go below 500,000 for 3 months in the case of Laos or 6 months in the case of Malaysia.

@Paul ********

That $100 fee (roughly 1900 THB) is a tourism tax all foreigners on tourist visas pay when applying for a NZ tourist visa. Exemptions apply for Australian citizens and citizens of certain Pacific Island nations.

The cat will become a Thai citizen on arrival and allowed to work any job.

@Ni**

Yes, these proofs may be requested by some immigration officers especially at the Ranong land border.

In practice, if it's a DTV you're on, just proof of cash and maybe an explanation of where you reside should work.

@Marco **********

I don't think that's necessary. Just tell them what you do and they should be fine. It's all about profiling.

Harley Mendenhall Most of SE Asia is easy to enter with rarely a question asked. Thai immigration will often ask questions (not always) but you're usually granted entry without incident unless your prior history isn't good.

@John ******

Exactly. I don't see them asking for physical proof though- border immigration agents aren't embassy workers. I think all that's needed is a verbal explanation of what you're doing. Immigration has asked me this too and my previous history is stellar. Never overstayed. Have not arrived on a visa exempt stamp since early 2014. Have not arrived on a tourist visa since late 2014.

I don't really see immigration demanding proof of work contracts and bank accounts at the border. A verbal confirmation of what you're doing should suffice.

@Nick ******

Explaining what you do should be fine. I doubt they need documentary proof at the border.