@Tod ********

Interesting about the profile being living/working in Thailand. Seems like an odd way to „catch“ those folks, but TIT. I‘ve mostly seen the exchange shops prior to immigration and assumed there must be some ATMs around somewhere, too. Maybe I‘ll stock up on a few more shekels the next time. That will guarantee I won‘t be asked . . .

@Michael *******

Ah, I‘m not worried about it. Worst case I walk back into the terminal, hit the ATM and exchange a few of whatever currency I have at the mediocre airport rate and get back in line. Or show them a recent ATM slip with my current balance or log into my bank account. I think it‘s just another stupid rule that‘s rarely enforced. Btw, how do you know there‘s no profile? Do you have a good contact at Immigration?

My hotels are booked via credit card and I pull out cash as I need it from „safe“ ATMs. I never have 20k in baht on arrival. Ever. I also sometimes don’t have onward travel booked. I know those are the rules, but in lots of trips in I‘ve never been asked. I‘m curious about the profile of people Immigration does ask for the 20k. People who look like begpackers? People who check a low-income amount on the entry form? So, sure I spend more than 20k just on . . . well, nevermind, but I don‘t carry it upon entry.

I've never been asked, but USD$300 isn't much, even if you're a budget traveler.