Do I need to apply for a visa if my stay in Thailand exceeds the 30-day visa exemption?

@Steve ******

seemed pretty obvious, can't think of any other rules related to entry that changed in May

@Kool ******

You need to spend more time reading some of the posts on these forums before giving out wrong advise. You are correct on that lots of people are allowed to board planes with either no ticket out or ones over their initial entry allowance. Most of those will be short haul trips from around South East Asia. However when talking about long haul flights it’s a different story. Legally immigration could refuse you entry (they rarely would) and because of that it’s the airline’s responsibility to return you back to where you came from. Many many times people are refused boarding unless they have a ticket out of Thailand within the initial allowance of days.

Saying “you’ll be fine” is just wrong. You might be fine, but then again you might well not be and better to be prepared beforehand with either a visa for the correct number of days, a changeable ticket or a a cheap throwaway ticket out.

@Stuart ********

you are wrong

@Kool ******

You have your opinion. I’ll keep mine. Spend a little time in these travel forums and you’ll see who’s right.

@Stuart ********

I spend lots of time in them, and even moderate some. I see this addressed constantly, and 30 day extensions given constantly for long haul 30 day exempt stamps, with return tickets more than 30 days out. The ones that have problems are the ones with no return ticket.

@Kool ******

If you spend lots of time in travel forums then you clearly aren’t reading posts correctly. Many many times people will tell you of times when they’ve tried to board a plane only to be refused without a ticket out for the correct number of days. Regardless that you could get an extension in country. As stated you have your opinion. I have mine. I just choose not to give out false information.

@Stuart ********

again, those that have no return ticket are the ones having problems.

@Kool ******

also incorrect return date will cause issues, they do not assume everyone will extend which is why many people book refundable ticket

@Stuart ********

Might want to try Bestonwardtickets.com. Got fully check in Hong Kong and this ticket pass the test, so worth the investment. Safe travels

@Stuart ********

thank you again

@Tyla **********

for sure. Let us know how you get on. Way better going down the route of getting a tourist visa than doing the overstay/not being allowed to board route. 1,000 baht is approx £23. The visa is £30. Save yourself any hassle and get the visa. If you like Thailand you could even think about changing your flight and stay 60 days 😀

@Tyla **********

just give them your first hotel booking. That's all they want