@Henry *********

and a Charles Bukowski would probably get denied entry if he dared to show up at the border in shabby postman clothes wearing that worn leather case

@Henry *********

sorry to say: a credit card is no proof of sufficient funds. That credit card can actually have ZERO Dollar on it

@Karmaa ******

Proof of funds when entering Thailand

Basically, immigration only asks people who got an extensive travel history to Thailand stamped in their passport and who have taken advantage of the visa exemption in quick succession, for a proof of cash.

A border official will start asking if he suspects visa misuse – a misuse of the visa-exempt entry for a long-term stay. It means they will only start asking for the “famous 3 proofs” if they are looking for a reason to deny entry.

The criteria according to which immigration at the border decides on an entry permit are listed in the so-called "Section 12" of the Thai immigration police. This can be found by googling "Section 12 Thailand".

In addition, an immigration officer has individual freedom of decision. The presence of a visa does NOT entitle you to entry if the officer is of the opinion that you are violating an article of "Section 12", or have been “misusing” touristic entries for a long term stay in Thailand.

The fact that many people claim that the have never been asked for proof of funds, does NOT mean that you got a guarantee that you won’t or can’t be asked.

Proof of cash is one of three instruments that immigration uses as a reason to refuse entry.

They ask people for the THREE famous proofs, which you ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ON YOU, as per see this is a law!

***20,000 THB in cash (accepted as well in another currency, but NOT accepted in form of a credit card or bank statements),

*** proof of booked accommodation for the next few nights

*** proof of onward travel out of Thailand within the 60 days that you get stamped with when entering without a visa.

"Real" tourists are generally not asked for the three proofs!

If you are actually asked for cash, it is better to have the approximately 650 Euros/$700 USD with you. Because inside the area before Immigration counters of the BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are no ATMs where you could withdraw cash.

Unconfirmed reports are that there is an ATM in the space where citizens of some countries buy the “visa-on-arrival”.

it's been a long standing rule. EVERY Thai embassy website tells you

@Michael *******

proof is proof, ain't no "bigger proof". Must be "Thai logic"

@Michael *******

but they accept the birth certificate for the "family visit" extension as proof that you have a "family" - a little kid. Laughable

@Michael *******

it's crazy: the SAME Immigration that does not accept the birth certificate for the 1-year Extension, accepts it for the 60-days "family visit" extension 😆😁😆😁😆

you need the one-year extension and buy a multi re-entry permit for it, Then you can exit and re-enter as many times as you want

@Michael *******

that's only good for 5 months

You are not married to the mother, thus you have no automatic parental rights over your alleged son, and cannot apply for the Non-O Family Visa.

The mother being your girlfriend does NOT make her “family”

Even with your name on the birth certificate, you normally still need a Thai Family Court order or an Amphur registration and acknowledgement, to be the legal father of the child, and for this you would be issued official documentation, for use of a visa and extension application.

It also can depend on the age of the kid, to get legal paternal rights.

Some people claim they were able to get registered as the legal father on the Amphur, even when they were NOT married to the mother, as long as the child is under 5 years old. I strongly doubt these reports, they probably “got lost in translation”. You would need to be married to the mother.

ONE MORE TIME, MY 5 CENTS:

***Without an acknowledged marriage and the Kor Ror 22 or 2 (whichever applies)

OR

*** the Amphur or Thai Family Court issued document that acknowledges your paternal rights,

You cannot apply neither for the Non-Imm-O Family Visa, nor for the 1-year Extension