Hello all,
My wife and I have one way tickets to Bangkok from the UK next week we will be entering Thailand under a 30 day visa exemption, we will be travelling north through Thailand to the Laos border, not sure how long we will take to get there - Around 10 days I guess but it is flexible.
We will be travelling light and haven't booked onward travel, we intend to take the slow boat when we get into Laos from Huay Xai onwards.
There is no option to buy a ticket for the public boat online which would prove onward travel, does this pose a risk for boarding the flight with Thai Airways? If so, any advice on workarounds?
Before posting I have read various posts and will phone the Thai Airways next week to enquire further.
I am looking at onwardflights.com as a backup if that is actually required.
Any advice very much appreciated.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user and their wife are traveling to Thailand from the UK under a 30-day visa exemption and are concerned about needing proof of onward travel when flying with Thai Airways. While many commenters suggest that it's generally not a strict requirement from immigration, it's advised to have an onward ticket handy, as airlines may request it. Options include using onward travel ticket services or booking a refundable ticket or a bus ticket across the border to Laos. One user mentions that immigration did not ask for onward documentation during their visit, emphasizing that presentation and demeanor might influence the situation.