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Do holders of a retirement visa need to show 20,000 baht when returning to Thailand?

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Oct 7, 2019
5 years ago
Chip ************
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Do I understand correctly that even someone holding a retirement visa who is returning to Thailand has to have the equivalent of 20,000 baht to show an Immigration officer?
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Yes, holders of a retirement visa may be asked by Thai immigration officers to show proof of 20,000 baht or its equivalent in cash when returning to Thailand, even if it is not a strict requirement. It is advised to be prepared with the cash on hand, as immigration officers can request this for any visa holder.
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James ********
Chip the answer is YES.

Be prepared to show 20,000 Thai baht or equal in CASH If asked by the Thai Immigration Officer. Good Luck ..

I close commenting.
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Jp *******
If u are paranoid, Yes
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David ************
Jp Tsang Or your Intelligent enough to bring it.
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Eric *********
My OA visa expires tomorrow so went to Lao over the weekend and just went through immigration. I had 20k just in case but they didn't ask. and got my year extension.
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James ********
Eric Schurig but they could have asked.

Always best to be prepared ...as you were😉
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Ron *******
Anybody 'Can' be asked on any visa or extension.
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Andrew *******
...I’m cynical, not yet!
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Rolf *********
No
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James ********
@Rolf ********
 wrong answer. They could have asked. Always best to be prepared.
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