TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thailand is one of the most favored travel destinations for Indonesian tourists for its beautiful beaches and ease of access. Indonesians need no visa to enter Thailand, and the cost is fairly affordable.

However, entering Thailand is not as easy as it sounds. The Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok revealed that it received many complaints from citizens who were barred from entering the country—the reason being incomplete travel documents while Thailand’s immigration officers did a random check.

According to the embassy, visitors are required to show their active passport with a minimum validity period of six months, proof of a return ticket, and proof of accommodation. Lastly, visitors are required to show proof of financial ability during their stay in Thailand by bringing in adequate cash into the country.

“Thailand Immigration did not specifically mention how much money visitors must bring, but based on an open source at least 15,000-20,000 baht per person,” the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok wrote in last week’s release. For information, 15,000 baht equals US$417.56 or around Rp6,494,058.

Failure to comply means violation of Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and immigration officers are authorized to prevent tourists from entering Thailand.

This rule applies to all tourists from around the globe, but will not be implemented for every single person. Immigration officers will do a randomized check at times but tourists are urged to comply with the policy to ensure entrance to Thailand.

MILA NOVITA

Note: The title of this article has been revised from the previous "Tourists Must Bring US$417 of Cash to Enter Thailand in New Travel Requirement."

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