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Do they really ask for cash during a Mae Sai border run?

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Aug 11, 2019

6 years ago

Cindy *********

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Hello, I need to make a Mae Sai border run this month. I know they can ask you for funds in cash but can anyone who has gone recently tell me if they do actually ask you? I hate carrying around large amounts of cash if not necessary. Thanks!

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The user is preparing for a Mae Sai border run and is inquiring whether immigration officials actually request cash as proof of funds, expressing concern about carrying large amounts of cash.

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