Is it necessary to prove accommodation for my entire stay in Thailand if I only plan to book my first few nights?

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Hi. Just a quick question. Hoping to come in January for 16 days. Gonna book a hotel in Bangkok for a couple of nights on arrival and decide there where I’m going to head to after. Is it a problem now if you can’t prove where you are staying for the duration of time there. In the past ive just booked and travelled wherever ive fancied at the time. Was hoping to again. Appreciate any advise and thank you in advance.

Ask Thailand · Answer

Travelers to Thailand for short stays may not need to prove accommodation for the entire trip. Booking a hotel for the first few nights is generally sufficient, and immigration officials rarely ask for detailed accommodation plans. Some travelers recommend making a flexible booking or having a reservation on hand to satisfy any inquiries. It's advisable to be aware of local regulations, especially if staying with friends, as this may require notifying immigration.

Ralph ******* · Answer

Just book for the first day or two. The hotel will lodge a TM30.

Keith ******** · Answer

Booking a hotel for the first few nights and deciding your next moves on the spot usually works fine, but keep in mind some immigration officers might ask for proof of accommodation for your entire stay. It’s always good to have a flexible plan or backup bookings just in case. For more tips on smooth travel and visa matters, Landscape is a great resource to check out.

Terry ******* · Answer

just write your first destination that’s it, landmark hotel 👍

John ********* · Answer

I take it you have an onward flight confirmed if you are only staying 16 days, you will fall into the usual tourist category

Greg *********** · Answer

even if Immigration asks you where you stay (very unlikely) you can always tell them that you head out to the Sukhumvit or the Banglampoo area and do a walk-in booking with any free hotels in this area. You don't need a pre-booked accommodation (only if you are a repeated visa-exempt offender and show up in shabby clothes, they might start to ask you)

Ben ******* · Answer

If you are moving between hotels in different locations then it is fine because it's the hotel that notifies immigration of your whereabouts. If your travel and plan to stay with a friend for a week you are supposed to go to immigration and notify them of where you are staying. The rules might have changed but it's what I did to keep square with the law because I wanted to retire here.

Jim ******* · Answer

If you will not have todeal with Thai Immigration, just continue as you do. Nothing you have to worry about.

Timothy ********** · Answer

Contact the Furama Silom by phone. Make a reservation for the full time and give them your email address and have them email it to you. Show this to the official and then when you get to furama you can make any changes you would like. You don't have to pay anything

William ******** · Answer

That’s brill. Many thanks 👍

Brandon ************ · Answer

No problem. Even if they ask, which is very unlikely, a few nights is plenty to satisfy them.

Is it necessary to prove accommodation for my entire stay in Thailand if I only plan to book my first few nights?

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