Cash Requirements On Entry

[Eneukman]

There has been some comments that people trying to enter Thailand need to prove that they have a certain amount of cash in their possession - such as 10,000 baht. Does this apply to tourists arriving by air who will only be staying for 3 or 4 days?

A colleague is arriving (I think) by air for a 3 or 4 day stay. She is checking with her travel agent but does this requirement only apply to those doing the 30 day tourist runs? Alternatively, can the cash requirement be in currency other than Thai baht, such as sterling or US$?

I'll be back in November, but it's not a major issue for me to prove that I have funds of 10,000 baht.

Any constructive comments would be appreciated.

Alan

[britmaveric]

Never been asked how much dosh I had on me. Don't think you need to concern yourself and if by chance they did- quite easy to dash to an ATM.

[lopburi3]

Any time you enter Thailand you should have cash or travelers check meeting the law requirements. Foreign currency should be fine. Time will tell how extensive the requests will be but already have reports at land crossing. Best to be prepared and if you feel cash is too much to obtain travelers checks.

[astral]

Never been asked how much dosh I had on me. Don't think you need to concern yourself and if by chance they did- quite easy to dash to an ATM.

There are no ATM's on the airside of immigration!!

[Totster]

Now we've heard about some airlines refusing to carry passengers with one way tickets and no onward tickets... will they start refusing to board people who do not have the cash on them to meet these requirements..??

Surely if you are refused entry then the Airline has to repatriate right...??

totster

[britmaveric]

Astral - you are correct but point being if they really were being <deleted> then quite easy to make arrangements to withdraw the dosh.

[george]

Never been asked how much dosh I had on me. Don't think you need to concern yourself and if by chance they did- quite easy to dash to an ATM.

There are no ATM's on the airside of immigration!!

There is several ATM's in the departure hall/transit area.

[mbkudu]

What's happening here; people don't carry money when they travel anymore?

[Axel]

What's happening here; people don't carry money when they travel anymore?

No, never do, except a few notes of the destination country.

Too much trouble to exchange back and forth.

I always use credit cards, in Europe and some Asian places even when taking a taxi.

[astral]

There is several ATM's in the departure hall/transit area.

Yes, but that is no good to people arriving, there is no easy access to departures from arrivals.

No signs either.

What's happening here; people don't carry money when they travel anymore?

That is also very true.

I have not bought travellers cheques in years,

and only minimal cash from an ATM once I arrive.

Edited October 2, 2004 by astral

[Axel]

Yes, but that is no good to people arriving, there is no easy access to departures from arrivals.

No signs either.

OK, George clarified, there are ATM's.

If needed, I am sure somebody would guide you to there.

Astral, you are right, no signs, but just walk past arrival immigration and you come to transit/transfer, from there easily to the departure area.

It's a long way so, perhaps good exersize as you have to go back to arrivals.

[Axel]

One thing comes to my mind.

If you are in LoS on a WP and an extented permit to stay you are supposed to earn and declare to tax office all your income in Thailand.

Now arriving with 20 K in cash wouldn't you have to add this to your income, as obviously you are bringing it INTO the country and it could be proof that you have an income outside, undeclared.

[Totster]

Now arriving with 20 K in cash wouldn't you have to add this to your income, as obviously you are bringing it INTO the country and it could be proof that you have an income outside, undeclared. 

Axel... I've not read all the posts regarding this, so please correct me if I'm wrong...

I thought they were more likely to target those on tourist visas and 30 day tourist visas...

Maybe they may be the same with non-imm O's but if you have a B and WP then surely they would not need to enforce this...??

i.e... if you have a work permit (employed in Thailand) they don't need to make sure you have money to live on....

totster

[Axel]

Totster, lets say my question was a bit tongue in cheek.

You are right, it would not make sense to enforce the rule on B, WP and re-entry. Guess many things here do not make sense or cannot be approached by logic.

For non - imm they want 20 K (40 for family) at least in Mae Sai, albeit they do not mention re-entry.

http://www.imm3.police.go.th/webboard/view.php?No=1600

[LivinLOS]

The way the new rules seem to be being interpreted is 10k for a 30 day visa on arrival and 20k for a 90 day visa...

Well as there are no tourist 90 day visa's and only non imm visa's issued for 90 days it seems the 90 day rule and 20k min amount would logically (yeah I know logical and Thailand ) apply to Non Imm visa's... Of course another weird thing is that a non imm visa holder will have already proven his assets or earnings both INSIDE Thailand.

[Felt 35]

There are no ATM's on the airside of immigration!!

Have not seen any on the airside of immigration in Phuket!

Well never mind I have decided to try their way.

Passport,arrival card and 20K on the desk when return. Hope they dont misunderstand and arrest me for being corrupt!