Arriving from UK on a 0NE-WAY Ticket at Suvarnabhumi in 2025?

[CaptainPeacock]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm looking to book soon, TG is a rip off now, same return ticket last year (£789) now a grand!!!

 

I can get China Southern Airlines for £300 - return to UK on GF or others for around £400

 

My question is are there any issues with arriving on a 0NE-WAY Ticket at Suvarnabhumi recently?

 

A bit of info, been doing this snowBird trip for many years i stay 5 months, then returned to the UK for 7 months. Arrive on "O" marriage visa.

 

NEVER been asked for my ticket when arriving at BKK airport...

 

My main concern is boarding on a 1-way from the UK?!

 

Thanks for any info, much appreciated!

 

[Evil Penevil]

If you have an "O" marriage visa for Thailand, the Thai government doesn't require that you have a return ticket to enter Thailand.  But, and it's a big , the  airline staffer at the check-in counter may not be aware of this and demand you show proof of an outward flight.  It's best to check  with the airline several days in advance to be sure there won't be a problem.  Call the airline and speak with a customer service rep.  If the rep is aware you don't need a visa, he'll tell you to have the check-in clerk call him if you have a problem.  You can also ask him to send you an email confirming no need for a visa or to place a note in your reservation in the airline's booking system.  If the rep isn't aware no return ticket is needed, he has time to check with the Thai embassy or an informed source in the airline before your departure.

 

In the past, it also worked to have bought the cheapest onward flight to Singapore or another destination, but I don't know if that will, uh, fly with check-in clerks these days.

[CaptainPeacock]

@Evil Penevil

 

was about to email customer service at China Southern Airlines and ask, however the below thread caught my attention, saving you reading it ...basiclly....OP emailed to ask: "internal combustion engine in checked hold  baggage would be OK." got a YES from both UK airport /airline .... BUT...on checkin they said... NO!!!

 

This is my worry...come guys anyone recently fly over from LHR to BKK on a 1-WAY?

 

 

[DrJack54]

OP you have a visa. 

The airline at departure will not require an onward flight. 

Nor will immigration at arrival in Thailand. 

For peace of mind have WiFi access and if any nonsense from airline. Step away from counter and book a "rent a ticket" (won't be necessary) 

How do you obtain 5 months? 

90 day stamp from the Non O + 60 day extension to visit wife? 

 

Here is link for onward flight. 

 

https://onwardticket.com/

[croftrobin]

Just buy a cheap ticket for 4 weeks later from BKK to Malaysia on Air Asia.

 

They are only around 2000 baht

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Evil Penevil said:

the  airline staffer at the check-in counter may not be aware of this and demand you show proof of an outward flight

Airline does not required onward flight. 

They often ask for one for those flying without a visa.. 

Seems the OP obtains a Non O

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, croftrobin said:

Just buy a cheap ticket for 4 weeks later from BKK to Malaysia on Air Asia.

 

They are only around 2000 baht

Can do that at check in however will not be required.