coming to thailand in february for 6 months

[parafareno]

I will use 1 way ticket and then buy return ticket after few months. 

Do they check in airport your return ticket?

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, parafareno said:

Do they check in airport your return ticket?

 

Yes they do and if you don't have the right type of visa they may deny boarding so better to have some kind of onward travel ticket.

 

[parafareno]

i dont need visa... i am from eu so I get 2 months plus extension right? total 3 months?

[Jack1988]

9 minutes ago, parafareno said:

i dont need visa... i am from eu so I get 2 months plus extension right? total 3 months?

you can come without a visa but it is recommended you get an onward ticket flight to show to the airline prior to boarding, so they can see that you will leave the country later. It's the airline that want like that, before you fly to thailand. You can buy a cheap onward ticket, from thailand to a nearby asian country, very easy
You could also buy ticket from some thai or asian airlines but it will cost you more. It's up to you

[Upnotover]

3 hours ago, parafareno said:

I will use 1 way ticket and then buy return ticket after few months. 

Do they check in airport your return ticket?

There is no definitive answer, as many people will tell you yes as will tell you no.  But even asking the question suggests you already knew that.  

[DrJack54]

OP, your question comes up often.

Some discussion here.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1318022-do-you-really-need-an-onward-flight/ 

 

You can buy a "rent a ticket" here is one of many companies 

"onwardticket.com" approx $16 usd.

 

You can but cheapest throw away ticket approx 2k baht.

 

You can hope airline does not ask and if they do step away and use one of first 2 options. 

Obviously you would need internet.

 

 

[parafareno]

i visited thailand at least 10 times and never did airline on the plane ask me to show the ticket....never seen that

[KhunBENQ]

If the flight is overbooked you are welcome for denied boarding. No return, no visa for 90 days?

Remember that US airline which paid premiums to their boarding agents for every guest "caught" with some violation that brings money (mostly baggage affairs though).

Ages ago I had a 32 day return ticket and had to shorten/rebook on the spot for a significant amount.

[DrJack54]

19 minutes ago, parafareno said:

i visited thailand at least 10 times and never did airline on the plane ask me to show the ticket....never seen that

So why your concerns. 

Here are the facts....some folk report NEVER being asked for onward flight with history of many flights to Thailand visa exempt.

 

Many say they have been asked by the airline at departure. Myself being one.

 

There is the answer to your question.

You may be asked for onward flight.

Enquire with your airline. 

 

Edit: I just now did a dry run booking throw away DMK to Saigon. 2100b.

Took under 2 minutes to get to payment. Indeed step away and book flight a good plan B

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

8 minutes ago, parafareno said:

i visited thailand at least 10 times and never did airline on the plane ask me to show the ticket....never seen that

 

Yes, but there is always a chance the airline will ask.

 

Better to be safe than sorry.

[KhunBENQ]

5 hours ago, parafareno said:

I will use 1 way ticket and then buy return ticket after few months. 

Do they check in airport your return ticket?

So you plan visa exempt 60 days plus 30 extension.

Then border run and redo?

At the second entry you should definitely be prepared with return or onward.

[KhunBENQ]

1 minute ago, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

 

Yes, but there is always a chance the airline will ask.

 

Better to be safe than sorry.

Exactly. You are depending on arbitrary decisions of the check-in /boarding staff.

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Exactly. You are depending on arbitrary decisions of the check-in /boarding staff.

Agree, however given the OP stating he has never been asked in 11 trips previously he could just step aside and book a throw away if required.

 

I just tried now and it took under 2 mins. 2k

[parafareno]

19 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

So you plan visa exempt 60 days plus 30 extension.

Then border run and redo?

At the second entry you should definitely be prepared with return or onward.

i think i will visit phillipines for 3 months then go home..

so 3 months thailand and 3 months phillipines

[parafareno]

8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Agree, however given the OP stating he has never been asked in 11 trips previously he could just step aside and book a throw away if required.

 

I just tried now and it took under 2 mins. 2k

in last trip to thailand i used throaway ticket and they did not ask me...but i will do it for sure

so what can happen if they ask you and you dont have it? They wont let you leave the plane? I mean it is ridiculous.... 

[KhunBENQ]

10 minutes ago, parafareno said:

in last trip to thailand i used throaway ticket and they did not ask me...but i will do it for sure

so what can happen if they ask you and you dont have it? They wont let you leave the plane? I mean it is ridiculous.... 

Confusing. A different question.

Leave the plane in BKK yes and walk to immigration counter.

 

But by the rules you would need onward/return at immigration(!) and they can hold you and send you back with the airline that brought you (which then will hold you accountable).

Rule loosely/rarely enforced.

 

Less likely than airline refusing you to fly/board at all.

[DrJack54]

29 minutes ago, parafareno said:

so what can happen if they ask you and you dont have it? They wont let you leave the plane? I

You are getting mixed up.

Flying to Thailand visa exempt it is the airline at departure that MAY ask for onward flight..

On arrival in Thailand airport immigration will not ask for onward flight (they can but won't) with your history.

No reason to go to Philippines unless you want to.

As I have posted twice in the thread if airline request onward flight you can step to the side and book a throw away.

Under 2 mins. DMK to Saigon one example 2k baht. 

[1tent42]

40 minutes ago, parafareno said:

in last trip to thailand i used throaway ticket and they did not ask me...but i will do it for sure

so what can happen if they ask you and you dont have it? They wont let you leave the plane? I mean it is ridiculous.... 

This happened to me around a year and half ago.  BKK Immigration wouldn't let me in unless I bought an outbound ticket right there and then.  And I had a tourist visa.

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, 1tent42 said:

This happened to me around a year and half ago.  BKK Immigration wouldn't let me in unless I bought an outbound ticket right there and then.  And I had a tourist visa.

So you had a SETV or METV and immigration refused entry? 

Did you post this experience on AseanNow. Would be of significant interest..

Where did they take you to book this onward flight? 

Did you have significant history in Thailand meaning back to back tourist visas. 

[johnnybangkok]

I've just had my nephews arrive last week and both of them only had one way tickets and got in no problem without onward flights. BUT I think most posters here agree it's a bit of a lottery with some airlines requiring onward flights and some immigration officials wanting it too so I think first check with your airline and then as one poster mentioned above, be prepared to book an onward flight IF you get asked at customs. 

[1tent42]

42 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So you had a SETV or METV and immigration refused entry? 

Did you post this experience on AseanNow. Would be of significant interest..

Where did they take you to book this onward flight? 

Did you have significant history in Thailand meaning back to back tourist visas. 

1. I had an METV.  Immigration officer refused me entry on my second inbound trip on the METV.  The interaction started routine and polite then suddenly he started asking me questions about purpose of my trip and suddenly raised his voice.

2. Yes, one of my first posts on this forum.

3. After the immigration officer yelled at me, he called the IO supervisor, he took me at the back wall where I was questioned and was told I needed to purchase an outbound flight, and that I needed an OA visa on next entry. I booked the flight on my phone and show the booking to the supervisor.

4. I stayed 55 days on first entry on the METV. Prior to that I stayed 45 days on visa exempt a four months before.  Total time in Thailand over four  years prior to this incident was less than 140 days.

[parafareno]

also isnt throwaway ticket illegal? Can they check if it is valid?

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, parafareno said:

also isnt throwaway ticket illegal? Can they check if it is valid?

A throw away ticket is a real ticket.

Not illegal. Means you just don't use it.

A "rent a ticket" is a ticket valid for short period eg 48 hrs. Not illegal and satisfies airline requirements 

[parafareno]

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

A throw away ticket is a real ticket.

Not illegal. Means you just don't use it.

A "rent a ticket" is a ticket valid for short period eg 48 hrs. Not illegal and satisfies airline requirements 

sorry i meant rent a ticket

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, parafareno said:

sorry i meant rent a ticket

Not illegal.

Also never read report of any issue. 

[parafareno]

so lets say i use https://dummyticket247.com  they are valid only 48 hours? they cost 12 usd which is really nothing....

[Pdavies99]

6 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

Yes they do and if you don't have the right type of visa they may deny boarding so better to have some kind of onward travel ticket.

 

In 20 years flying two or three times a year, I have been asked. Last visit November 2024.

 

Just saying, not trying to argue!

[ukrules]

I've been asked and it was the one time I had a one way flight into Thailand with no planned exit AND no valid visa. Coincidence, perhaps?

 

I had a special letter with me from Thailand Elite explaining in English that I will be met at the arrival gate and taken to immigration where a 5 year visa would be inserted into my passport and I would be admitted into the country with a 1 year stamp.

 

At the end of the day that's all they care about - that they don't have to transport you back without a booking as it becomes an issue for them.

 

[Toby1947]

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So why your concerns. 

Here are the facts....some folk report NEVER being asked for onward flight with history of many flights to Thailand visa exempt.

 

Many say they have been asked by the airline at departure. Myself being one.

 

There is the answer to your question.

You may be asked for onward flight.

Enquire with your airline. 

 

Edit: I just now did a dry run booking throw away DMK to Saigon. 2100b.

Took under 2 minutes to get to payment. Indeed step away and book flight a good plan B

Enquire with your airline 🤣🤣 . You end up talking to someone in an office who's probably never been on an aircraft in their life, not knowing what xxxxx you're talking about it's a grey area that needs sorting 

[khunPer]

12 hours ago, parafareno said:

i dont need visa... i am from eu so I get 2 months plus extension right? total 3 months?

Without visa you need a return ticket or a ticket out of Thailand, both within your allowed 60-days visa exempt stay. The airline might check your return- or onward flight upon check-in, if you don't have a ticket, you risk being denied boarding.