if i have it in my thai bank app , will they allow it ?> im not used to carrying such large amt of cash

If they ask to see it they want to see cash. Can be the equivalent amount in another currency. Money in the bank is no use.

Seven $100 bills are pretty easy and lightweight, that'll cover you.

Edited June 16Jun 16 by rwilem

Cash only (any currency). However, the only time you're likely to be asked to show it is if they're looking for a reason to not admit you.

30 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Cash only (any currency). However, the only time you're likely to be asked to show it is if they're looking for a reason to not admit you.

That's right, and if they're looking for a reason why you may not be a real tourist, showing them that you have a Thai bank account sounds like a bad idea.

20k is a large amount ?

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34 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Cash only (any currency). However, the only time you're likely to be asked to show it is if they're looking for a reason to not admit you.

If the OP refers to 20k THB as a "large amount of cash", I am pretty sure that they will look for every reason not to admit him.

This is not unique to Thailand.

A visit as a genuine tourist think stay of 30/60 days 20k is not excessive

46 minutes ago, saakura said:

If the OP refers to 20k THB as a "large amount of cash", I am pretty sure that they will look for every reason not to admit him.

I bring in about 60.000 in cash plus Debit Cards for a couple of weeks twice a year

7 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I bring in about 60.000 in cash plus Debit Cards for a couple of weeks twice a year

Your post is unclear and irrelevant.

"60.000 in cash" means what exactly.

Also as posted above credit cards, bank books etc amount to Zip.

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Your post is unclear and irrelevant.

"60.000 in cash" means what exactly.

Also as posted above credit cards, bank books etc amount to Zip.

Why? He was complaining about 20.000 baht cash. I am just answering what I bring.

12 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Why? He was complaining about 20.000 baht cash. I am just answering what I bring.

20.000 baht is 20baht.

Also the credit cards are irrelevant.

So obviously you mean 20,000 baht.

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

20.000 baht is 20baht.

Also the credit cards are irrelevant.

So obviously you mean 20,000 baht.

Why is 20.000 Baht 20 Baht

1 minute ago, still kicking said:

Why is 20.000 Baht 20 Baht

I mentioned debit cards, not credit cards

2 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Why is 20.000 Baht 20 Baht

Because 20.0000000 is 20 baht.

20,000 baht or 20k is the required amount.

Again credit cards, debit cards, bank book etc don't count

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Because 20.0000000 is 20 baht.

20,000 baht or 20k is the required amount.

Again credit cards, bank book etc don't count

I said debit, which is different from credit cards

5 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I mentioned debit cards, not credit card

5 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I

Not acceptable

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Not acceptable

You'd better tell my bank

2 minutes ago, still kicking said:

You'd better tell my bank

The OP question was clearly answered in first few posts.

The requirement for visa exempt or tourist visa entry is 20 k in cash.

In Thai baht or equivalent currency.

Bank books credit/debit cards etc excluded.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Because 20.0000000 is 20 baht.

20,000 baht or 20k is the required amount.

Again credit cards, debit cards, bank book etc don't count

Incorrect

20.00 Baht is Twenty Baht

14 hours ago, sushineray said:

if i have it in my thai bank app , will they allow it ?> im not used to carrying such large amt of cash

are you watching too much instagram? i havent been asked in 40 years

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

20.000 baht is 20baht.

Also the credit cards are irrelevant.

So obviously you mean 20,000 baht.

I think the point here is that many countries use a point rather than a comma to define thousands.

This has been the case for a long time. I cant see why it is news now.

6 hours ago, Upnotover said:

I think the point here is that many countries use a point rather than a comma to define thousands.

Yep, that, and the dreaded decimal comma, are widely used on mainland Europe. But, thankfully, nowhere north of the English Channel, though!😝

Edited June 17Jun 17 by OJAS

6 hours ago, Upnotover said:

I think the point here is that many countries use a point rather than a comma to define thousands.

The point is well made.

My point was that, whilst a point should be used rather than a comma, it was pedantic and pointless to point out that fact pointedly in an immigration thread.

16 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

This is not unique to Thailand.

A visit as a genuine tourist think stay of 30/60 days 20k is not excessive

I know but most people use travellers cheques, credit/debit cards etc. I've never carried that much cash on my person in my 60 years of travelling.

16 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

This is not unique to Thailand.

A visit as a genuine tourist think stay of 30/60 days 20k is not excessive

yes, but carrying cash is something I never do when I travel by plane. I get money out from my SCB account upon arrival in Thailand. At home I never have cash on me. I pay everything by card.

1 hour ago, boloaf said:

I know but most people use travellers cheques, credit/debit cards etc. I've never carried that much cash on my person in my 60 years of travelling.

The, requirements are outlined clearly in this thread.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1360995-thailand-implements-financial-requirements-for-tourist-visas-in-2025/

Please excuse my ignorance, but I never knew one had to show 20,000 Thai baht on entry.

During the past 7 years, prior to the border issues, I regularly flew and drove to Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen from Siem Reap in Cambodia and NEVER ONCE was I asked to show such an amount of Thai currency at Thai airports or Thai land border crossings. Is this a new requirement?

Edited June 17Jun 17 by Burma Bill

5 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Is this a new requirement?

Not new. Rarely asked for however it's a requirement.

Outlined in link I posted above your post