Is one still occasionally being asked to show that one is able to support oneself by showing 10.000 or 20.000 Baht to the customs officials ? And if so, is one been allowed to withdraw it from the nearest ATM just over the border in Tachilek if one doesn't have it in one's wallet ?

AFAIK, 10K baht for a 30 day visa excemption or 20K baht for 60 day visa entries.

Don't think the Tachilek ATM's give Baht - if they have them?

Some people say they'll let you go into Mai Sai and use an ATM to get the money.

Fear not boter-y one. I've been asked once in three years and produced a wad that was around 8000 in mixed notes, waved through uncounted. The guy in front of me produced a small wad of twenties to the same reaction.

Is one still occasionally being asked to show that one is able to support oneself by showing 10.000 or 20.000 Baht to the customs officials ? And if so, is one been allowed to withdraw it from the nearest ATM just over the border in Tachilek if one doesn't have it in one's wallet ?

Did the run a couple of weeks back on a tourist visa... no problems.. no asking to show funds...

i was there yesterday and the ask me for nothing

just like all the other times i have being there

the never asked me to show money

the only thing the dont like is when you have overstay every time then the freak out

I've seen the immigration guys go to an atm with someone.Its just near the office