thairookie Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Has anyone been asked to show 20,000 baht when attempting to enter Thailand via the airport ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 There have been a few reports of people being asked but most do not get bothered. The most common was for those using re-entry permits for ED extensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HidyHo Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I come through Suvarnabhumi at least once a month for 5 to 10 days stay (30 day visa exemption) for last three years and have never been asked to show anything to immigration. They just stamp me through. I am American with USA passport residing in Singapore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanyk Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 ohhh they do ask..people have been detained in the airport for hours because they could not produce the money. Countless people have been asked this "show money" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KunMatt Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you do get asked could you just go to an ATM and withdraw 20k baht? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanyk Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 to be safe its better to have the Money Cash. it sounds stupid but experience has thought me and many others so. some guy showed his credit card and said he money in the card but they rejected it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1kael Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Waow, I didn't know that they did this even on occasion. After 15+ trips I have never been asked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalnomade Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 9 flights to Thailand, never asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Never heard of such a thing and where did you even get that idea? Can you imagine if at Immigration how long the lines would be if that was actually the case. And if it was the money exchanges would be on the other side? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampypoom Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Not here either and with 6 round trips from USA to Swampy this calendar year alone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Never heard of such a thing and where did you even get that idea? Can you imagine if at Immigration how long the lines would be if that was actually the case. And if it was the money exchanges would be on the other side? There have been people pulled to the side already and have been asked to show the money after some initial questioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The money may asked to be shown only in cases where the persons denotes doubt already. E.g. nationality, back-to-back out/in, ED visa, scrubby personal appearance, etc. However in these situations people can be refused straight no matter the money. People coming every once in a while or certain types of visa or looks is never asked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Have never been asked over a period of 5 years, about 10 trips. It may depend on appearance - if you look scruffy with a backpack for luggage, I guess the probability of being asked increases. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I visit Thailand 8 times a year and been to Thailand over 90 times over the past 10 years. never ever was asked to show money or cards at immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 first post - been in the n/e on and off for 4years now. there is this pale blue form you fill in for immigration while still on the plane, asks, among others, how much you earn. could it be related to which box you tick? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 first post - been in the n/e on and off for 4years now. there is this pale blue form you fill in for immigration while still on the plane, asks, among others, how much you earn. could it be related to which box you tick? cheers No, that part is for statistical purpose only and not even mandatory to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have never been asked coming in/out for 20 years about 6 times a year nor have I heard of anyone ever been asked other than what UbonJoe says he has heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairookie Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 It has to do with the recent crackdown on visa runners, and one of the issues brought up relates to having sufficient cash, and this figure of 20,000 baht has been floating around since. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 ohhh they do ask..people have been detained in the airport for hours because they could not produce the money. Countless people have been asked this "show money" I haven't been asked in over 25 years, but there's always a first time Can you please show some links or articles regarding your statement above please, I would be most interested to read them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 its not the money i get asked for but theyre always x-raying my bags....theres usually half a motorcycle in there.......even more bizarre stuff gonna be in them this year..*deep breath* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyrosman Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The regulation has been on the books for years and some entry points are asking for; money, living address, exit ticket. Just read the ANDAMAN CLUB problem in this current form. Everyone should be prepared, here in the Northeast there has been problems. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you are coming on holiday to Thailand should you not have a bit of cash in your pocket much better exchange rate with cash than ATM card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 ohhh they do ask..people have been detained in the airport for hours because they could not produce the money. Countless people have been asked this "show money" Countless people have been asked this "show money" "Countless?" How did you arrive at this nebulous "number?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanyk Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just the fact that the OP is asking this question means he is trying to clarify something he already heard. Its a rule that has been there for long jut not implemented on regular basis , but on a bad day, they do ask for the money. and like someone rightly said it depends sometimes on your nationality and how you dress. Now, the 20k is even asked from individuals and not families . http://www.phuket.net/visit-phuket/about/tips/passport-visa/ http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Phuket-visa-runners-caught-cash-immigration-scare/30941#ad-image-0 http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15396-Tourist-Visa-Exemption.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/496776-20000-baht-needed-for-tourist-visa/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracas Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have never been asked to show 20K, But (at least in my case) there appears to be some rule that I must spend this amount within the first day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have been asked by free lancers to show them the money before entering the privacy of their person...unless they are exceptionally cute...I show them the door...instead of the money... Is this why you have prove you have money at immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just wondering if a Bank of Bangkok (or any other Thai Bank) bank statement /passbook would suffice . This is probably a response to all the homeless falung on the streets now. It will not stop some with a small fortune coming in through immigration and a few weeks later having nothing but an empty wallet and bank account , and a blurred memory of a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpade Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Never been asked but I don't doubt it could happen. 20K seems to be the figure banded around that you are required to show if asked. The question should be "why wouldn't you be able to produce 20k?" Anyone arriving in a foreign country that doesn't have access to 20,000B probably shouldn't be coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captspectre Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 ohhh they do ask..people have been detained in the airport for hours because they could not produce the money. Countless people have been asked this "show money" I don't believe you! number one, a tourist coming to thailand probably does not have any baht until he converts AFTER he passes through customs and immigration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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