john thom Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I'm retired here in Thailand on a non-o based on retirement. I may have to travel back to the U.S to take care of some business. I plan on getting one way tickets as I'm not sure how long I'll be in U.S, then getting one way back to Thailand. My thinking is - since I'm retired here I shouldn't have any problems returning- Any info on the matter would be helpful- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 No problem with a one-way ticket if you have any type of visa ???? Don't forget your re-entry permit if you are on an extension of stay! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenCrew Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 No problem, as long as you have a valid re-entry permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Even a valid re-entry permit is no guarantee of a smooth passage in boarding a return flight to Thailand after a trip to foreign parts in my experience. A few years ago I had a devil of a job in persuading a check-in assistant at LGW after a trip to the UK that my re-entry permit was good to go. In particular she was obsessed with the fact that my original non-OA visa had long expired! Thankfully she eventually relented and allowed me to proceed to the boarding gate. Should the OP have the misfortune to encounter a similar experience for his eventual return flight with a check-in assistant who proved rather more obstinate, my advice to him would be to summon their supervisor - who will, hopefully, be rather more clued-up on the vagaries of Thai immigration processes! Edited August 11, 2022 by OJAS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyB Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, OJAS said: Even a valid re-entry permit is no guarantee of a smooth passage in boarding a return flight to Thailand after a trip to foreign parts in my experience. A few years ago I had a devil of a job in persuading a check-in assistant at LGW after a trip to the UK that my re-entry permit was good to go. In particular she was obsessed with the fact that my original non-OA visa had long expired! Thankfully she eventually relented and allowed me to proceed to the boarding gate. Should the OP have the misfortune to encounter a similar experience for his eventual return flight with a check-in assistant who proved rather more obstinate, my advice to him would be to summon their supervisor - who will, hopefully, be rather more clued-up on the vagaries of Thai immigration processes! Ask to speak to the Duty Officer. The D/O is God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoonpattaya Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Also proof of vaccination from covid is also required, for easy entry into Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardflory Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Had a problem with a one way ticket to Thiland in US at a small airport in my city. Asked for the station mgr, showed him my retirement ""visa"" and a certificate of residency, he OKed my boarding and called the station mgr at my transfer point. That station mgr ( transfer point ) advised his people I was cleared to board. Station managers rule the roost, remember that IF you are in the right! Edited August 11, 2022 by edwardflory spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon58 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 7 hours ago, john thom said: Any info on the matter would be helpful- Not done your research then...??? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Do not make my mistake and let your visa expire while you are away. past experience is that re-entry plus valid visa has always been OK at UK airports. I believe that if you know you are going to be away when your visa expires, you can ask for an early extension/renewal. I did this a BKK once, pre-Covid. Depend on your local I/O but worth asking. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fvw53 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I was refused entry to a flight from Delhi to Bangkok and the next day I came back with an additional cheap ticket from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur.....The Indians tried to stop me again but then I could convince them that the Thai Immigration would be responsible and not them....Once arrived in Bangkok no problem at immigration 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 thanks for all the input, and info. read somewhere that as long as you have a non o- it shouldn't be a problem, just wanted to check with you guys. Going to check with my IO here in Sisaket before I go, just to make sure- Thanks again- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letseng Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 7 hours ago, OJAS said: Even a valid re-entry permit is no guarantee of a smooth passage in boarding a return flight to Thailand after a trip to foreign parts in my experience. A few years ago I had a devil of a job in persuading a check-in assistant at LGW after a trip to the UK that my re-entry permit was good to go. In particular she was obsessed with the fact that my original non-OA visa had long expired! Thankfully she eventually relented and allowed me to proceed to the boarding gate. Should the OP have the misfortune to encounter a similar experience for his eventual return flight with a check-in assistant who proved rather more obstinate, my advice to him would be to summon their supervisor - who will, hopefully, be rather more clued-up on the vagaries of Thai immigration processes! Similar experience with LH check in agent in Munich. Have a return ticket. She had never seen a re entry permit nor a retirement ext. & LH system "doesn't recognise this type of visa". In the end it got sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarAttack Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I’ve come to Thailand from Canada on a one-way ticket before. My shock was buying the one-way return ticket to Canada from Thailand. It was almost the same price that I would’ve paid on a round-trip from Canada. You might be better off buying a round-trip ticket with the ability to change your departure date. Additional fees required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/12/2022 at 12:07 AM, PolarAttack said: I’ve come to Thailand from Canada on a one-way ticket before. My shock was buying the one-way return ticket to Canada from Thailand. It was almost the same price that I would’ve paid on a round-trip from Canada. You might be better off buying a round-trip ticket with the ability to change your departure date. Additional fees required. I agree. I haven't been back to the UK since Pre-Covid times for obvious reasons and so my return ticket back to the UK expired. I want to go back to the UK soon and was thinking of buying a one-way ticket as I am not sure how long I will stay....But, the prices are almost the same as a return ticket so I will just pay the premium for a Flexi-Return. It works out a lot cheaper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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