Do I need proof of an exit flight when arriving in Bangkok on a visa-exempt entry from the USA?

For peace of mind just buy the cheapest bus ticket out of thailand to show them (with no intention of actually taking the bus)

You should have one. As they say, immigration probably won't ask you. But IF they do ask, you had better be prepared to produce one. Saying that, I think the airlines will ask more than the Thai immigration.

I flew in a few days ago, and they asked the guy in the line next to me at immigration.

New Update. Just arrived at BKK and foreign passport holders need to show passport, eVisa and arrival ticket. It's on a sign. I would have taken a photo for proof but no photos are allowed. For visa on ARRIVAL you need a DEPARTURE ticket also on a sign. I got in with my oneway ticket. Now sitting in front of 7-11 having a beer and waiting for my flight to Ubon. Cheers!

Well, I spoke too soon. They just verified my vaccine at the boarding gate! That's a first.

No

The people who insist they’ve never been asked for a return ticket are not flying from the US. Hence the mixed message.

So update. Arrived at LAX and since I am on the "other side" of security and have all my boarding passes I walked straight to my next gate waiting for boarding. Still no show eVisa, vaccine or return ticket. FYI, I am here on a TR visa and have a one way ticket 😜 I bought one and cancelled it to get my visa 😂 Now that you can get 75 days visa exempt plus extension for 1900 baht the TR visa is a waste of money. By the time I get my extension to stay 90 days I will have spent almost $60 on Visa's. 😡. I wish Thai immigration or TAT or the government would get their shit together. They are just trying to milk us for as much money as they can.

I wasnt asked this time.

Well yeah ! Just put yourself in their shoes . They want you to come , spend money but they don’t want you to shack up here and be a burden on their economy . We flew in from San Francisco on Japan Airline on a one way ticket .

We got in no problem . That was in June 2022 😂 .

@Jacob ********

depends who your flight is with. I've been asked at check in departing on EVA, ANA and United.

They didn't ask me but I bought a rented ticket at rentonwardticket just in case 9 dollars for a random flight or 12 dollars for requested airports. The tickets are valid for 72hrs. ( the airline I flew out with did not ask me to see a return ticket either )

if you need - then when you are boarding - ... Immigration dont care usually - only Checkin does

Yes

If you look and dress better your results will be better.

I have only ever been asked for a return flight by the airline at check in, and then only twice.

If originating in USA, the airline ‘may’ require you to have an exit flight.

I'm sitting at the American Airlines terminal in Atlanta as I write this. On my way to BKK. I was not asked for return ticket, vaccinations or eVisa. However, I still have to take Cathey when I get to Asia so they may ask there. But, I have never been asked on any of my previous visits as a tourist.

It’s best to be safe and comply with the rules. Keep in mind flying from the US is a very long and tedious trip. Who needs any hassles, when one is dead tired. Especially if the plane is full, no way to stretch out. Be sure and walk the isles frequently and wear compression knee socks. I don’t care your age, do so. You’ll be very happy in BKK. If there are any delays etc. the trip gets even longer. I go from BKK to the northeast after a night in Bangkok. Either drive6-7 hours or catch another Thai flight. Even then for me it’s another hour of travel.

"Expedia Trick"... Expedia has free cancellation within 24 hours with 100% refund. Tickets to Rangoon, Myamar are like $50 USD from BKK. Book the flight. Print the documents. Cancel the ticket. Boom done.

Yes need return or onward ticket

I just flew from the US through United Airlines/Ana a week ago. I was not asked by my airline or the officer in BKK. If they ask, buy a cheap land bus ticket.

Yes the airline wont let u on from ur port of departure. U can buy a cheap 30 dollar ticket from bangkok to phom penh..use it or throw it away up to you

Your airline is much more likely to give you problems than immigration. Your airline might not let you board your flight if you cannot show proof of travel out of Thailand within the number of days you will be stamped in for.

I was asked a return ticket upon arrival 2 days ago. It all depends on which officer but by law is needed. I had to buy online before they allow me in.