octavedave Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Ive got a one way ticket to Bangkok ,but im only going to pick my son up and book 2 tickets back to England . I hope to only be in Thailand for 4 days . Do i need a visa? many thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzola Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 well, assuming you're a British citizen you can get a 30-days tourist stamp on arrival. No visa needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Your problem might be actually boarding a flight to Thailand without a flight out, in this case you would be safer with a visa. Are you then going to stay in the UK? if you are then you would probably be better off buying your ticket in the UK, where they are usually considerably cheaper. If your son is staying in the UK then you could buy his single ticket at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Yes you need a Visa or an onward ticket. Without one or the other you may not be allowed on the flight from UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzola Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 i've read that in these cases when the return ticket might be request, it would be enough to show a flight reservation. it wouldn't be necessary to have the ticket actually bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Since everything is eticket anymore that may work. But as someone said you tickets are cheaper in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 i've read that in these cases when the return ticket might be request, it would be enough to show a flight reservation. it wouldn't be necessary to have the ticket actually bought. If carriers fly you into Thailand and you haven't got either an onward ticket or a visa then they are liable to be fined, hence their reluctance to allow you to board. You can only get stamped in for 30 days if you have an onward ticket, and whilst I have never been asked for sight of proof by Thai IO's, they will be aware that the airline should have already checked. I doubt if a flight reservation would work, and in any case is it worth the risk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octavedave Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 i did'nt think i could buy a ticket whilst in the uk to return back from thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Of coarse you can - that is normal - and should be cheaper than two one way tickets. And if return is within 30 days there will not be any need to obtain a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Your problem might be actually boarding a flight to Thailand without a flight out, in this case you would be safer with a visa. Are you then going to stay in the UK? if you are then you would probably be better off buying your ticket in the UK, where they are usually considerably cheaper. If your son is staying in the UK then you could buy his single ticket at the same time. i concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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