like I said, I will check and see in 2 days. None were there a month ago nor anytime in the past 10 years that everyone who had a proof of funds issue could access. Otherwise if there were ATMs, almost no one would ever face this issue ever again. I'm not trying to be right always, I'm trying to be accurate. I appreciate you posting it so that I will check again thoroughly myself and take video or photos.
I am flying in on two days and will be happy to check. This is a frequent problem that people facing the proof of funds requirement face so unless something has changed since I last arrived in Thailand 4 weeks ago, it isn't possible. I go in and out often, and I see frequent posts from people with this issue too. There are Kasikorn and Aeon ATMs as soon as you get through immigration and this is not the first time that someone has argued from the wrong memory of where they were. But I will be happy to look thoroughly in 2 days as this would be a monumental change as the proof of funds would no longer be an issue for most if there is ATM access.
no there are not any in the international arrivals terminal before immigration. This is well established from plenty of posts including some of the ones quoted in my post,and my own personal experience entering via BKK many times a year. There are multiple currency exchanges operated by Kasikorn Bank but there are no ATMs until the first one which is the Kasikorn ATM right after immigration in baggage claim. This is a policy of the Thai government. There are no ATMs dispensing baht either before immigration on arrival, or after immigration upon departure because Thai baht is a restricted currency as far as how much can be taken out of the country, and until you stamp into Thailand you are not yet in the country, just like after you stamp out, the reverse situation applies. There are plenty of ATMs in domestic arrivals as soon as you exit your gate but that doesn't help international arrivals as they cannot access that area.
Each visa exempt entry grants a 30 day stay, and each entry can be extended one time for 30 more days at Immigration offices within Thailand. Each time you leave Thailand ends the visa exempt entry (and any extension), and each time you enter again by visa exempt entry is a brand new entry starting another 30 day count. You are limited to 2 visa exempt entries a year via land, and there is no official limit on visa exempt air entries per year, but Immigration can always take your previous travel history into account for granting entry by visa exempt entry. Your question about consecutive days doesn't apply since each time you leave, you start over, so each time has to be a consecutive count of days.
I don't like bullies, especially those trying to insult many of the frequent contributors of this and other Thai travel groups that I can clearly see selflessly spend many hours every day, posting dozens if not hundreds of times a week, 365 days a year, with informed and knowledgeable advice to help other people visiting Thailand.
Yes, I agree that this rule is likely to be enforced more with certain nationalities compared to others. Not just the proof of funds, but also proof of accommodations for their full stay period, an onward ticket, etc.
Yes, it is unfortunate that this is not made clear as the consulates don't have one standardised text of the requirement and each seems to write it their own way, resulting in varied versions, and some consulates don't mention it at all, but that doesn't mean the requirement isn't there.
There is no difference what country you are from when it comes to Thailand's proof of funds requirement, except for the under 20 nationalities that enter via the paid 15-day visa on arrival scheme (primarily for Chinese and Indians) where their proof of funds requirement is 10,000 baht per person/20,000 baht per family instead. You shouldn't be looking at a UK government website as the definitive source for entry requirements to Thailand. You should be looking at the Thai government's websites. UK passport holders can enter via 30 day visa exempt entry, and therefore have the 20K proof of funds requirement. However, UK passport holders who do not have an extensive history of lengthy stays in Thailand are extremely unlikely to be asked to show the proof of funds.
Honestly, I'm not sure. I've seen frequent contributors in the groups say that it is never required for long stay visas such as someone on a Non-B, but I've also seen other frequent contributors say that it is required of everyone but just almost never asked for for long stay visas.
I agree that the odds of being asked are essentially non-existent if you don't have some factor about your previous stay or entry history that makes the immigration officer ask. This isn't meant to be fear-mongering and I frequently comment on posts from genuine tourists that they don't have to worry about it... but I also note that the rule does technically exist so it's up to them to decide what to do. Some people like to do things by the book and follow all rules even if the odds are approaching 100% that they won't get asked, as long as they are a genuine tourist. This post was for people who insist the rule doesn't exist, not about how likely it is that someone will be asked for it. Some people don't like to take the chance, just like odds are very slim you would get picked for secondary inspection at the airport randomly or that you will need to claim on travel insurance you purchased, but it is always a possibility.
