Depends what colour your skin is, but for me I never had to show any money when entering Thailand.

The border official might of been stoned. Did you drug test him?

Easily solved. Western Union. You can do a direct bank transfer from account in your home country. Dont need card.

All accounts get closed after 1 year of inactivity and the money is stolen

Go to that airlines service counter, reputable airlines will get you on the next flight out (even if its a different airline)

@Alan ******

That's less about mindset and more about practicality. Thailand is a first world country already. Philippines is a third world hell hole, besides the unbelievably beautiful girls. Infrastructure is from the 1600's, healthcare is worse than africa and average incomes are lower, Philippines has overpopulation issues. Plus, Filipinos are more aligned with western culture and speak great English. Thais have a very strong Asian culture and were never colonised.

@Aaron *******

I'm talking about at the actual checkpoint. Isn't that what you were talking about? You weren't seriously suggesting he and his gf cross illegally into the US were you?🤦🏻‍♂️

@Aaron *******

No they aren't, the Mexico/US border (entering the US from Mexico) is one of the most secure crossings in the world.

The US embassy doesn't exist anymore and even before when it did, tourist visas were backlogged for 3 years due to covid or some garbage excuse. You would have an easier time getting a visa to Turkmenistan than the US right now. Also the US went from being the worst country in the world, to the most expensive worst country in the world.

It's going to be very hard because he will have to get a local job and live on a thai income since he is deported from the US. He knows no Thai language and has no family here, things will be terrible