Can my brother buy a one-way ticket to Thailand while waiting for his Thai citizenship?

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May 15, 2024

6 months ago

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Hi! I am moving to Thailand this summer for school with my brother. He is just coming with me so I’m wondering if he is allowed to buy a one way ticket from america to Bangkok? Is that allowed? My mom is working on getting him a Thai citizenship bc she is Thai but I just want to make sure we are allowed to get him a one way ticket there. 

Additionally, I was informed by my school that I have to do my Thai visa, will I need to do that at the embassy or can I do it all online? 

Thank you so much 🙈

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about whether their brother can purchase a one-way ticket to Thailand from the US while awaiting Thai citizenship through their Thai mother. Several commenters suggest that although it's generally possible, airlines may require proof of onward travel. Additionally, the user is looking to understand the process for obtaining a Thai visa, questioning whether it can be done online or if they need to visit the embassy.

Mil ***********

Does your brother have a Thai birth certificate that was issued by the Thai embassy in the US?

6 months ago

Vicky ******

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@Mil **********

he doesn’t but my mom needs to get that for us for some reason when we called the embassy they said only she can do it and she’s currently in Thailand right now so we have to wait for her to get back

6 months ago

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Vicky ******

Phil ******

@Vicky *****

your airline may deny you boarding so buy a return tix or an onward travel ticket

6 months ago

Vicky ******

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@Phil *****

that’s what I thought, thank you! Does that mean the return ticket will just go to waste since he is planning to stay?

6 months ago

Phil ******

@Vicky *****

no if you return ticket is changeable it can be reused. Otherwise an onward ticket

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Us *****

That Thai Citizenship might take you a couple months. You better plan on what visa to enter. What school will you be attending?

6 months ago

Vicky ******

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@Us ****

I will be attending Chulalongkorn. They said I cannot obtain my dual citizenship otherwise I will not qualify for scholarship so I will use a student visa for me

6 months ago

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Vicky ******

Kanthira *************

I’m not sure if it allow to buy one way ticket or not. Im moving back to Thailand this summer with my son. We both have Thai passport and I bought one way ticket.

6 months ago

Jan ******************

@Kanthira ************

You’re allowed to buy one way ticket. The restrictions are regarding people travelling without any visa on visa exemption or tourist visa without onward ticket. With Thai passport you don’t need any visa to Thailand and are excused from these restrictions.

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Jan ******************

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