Is it safe for a traveler with a passport expiring soon to visit Thailand?

Why wouldn’t they just get a new passport instead of risking issues. I mean how stupid can someone be to flirt with a problem that has such an easy fix to it.

The 6 month's on a passport is only if you are BUYING a visa to thailand at a thai consulate before you arrive here. if you are flying in on a 30 day visa exempt entry you only need as much time on your passport as you will get stamped in for when you arrive here.

Still, there's no down side to renewing the passport before they come here so I agree with

@Sha***

, get a new one.

Just get a new one.

Maybe I am asking the obvious (and missing something) but it is a very very simply process and can take as little as a week -- why not just get his passport renewed now?

Why risk it? Online info seems to suggest 6 months after your arrival is required. If the airline lets you board and you're denied entry into Thailand then they're on the hook to return you back to port of origin.

I wouldn't bother with the unknown and just get a new passport

Somewhat unrelated, I took a trip to Honduras several years ago with only 2 months on my passport and immigration in the US said they would let me go, but don't be surprised if they don't permit you into the Country. Honduras immigration didn't give it a second look. I guess your friend would be taking his chances. I think the biggest hurdle would be getting past the departing flight immigration, as long as the passport had sufficient time before the returning flight, you would probably be ok in the host country.

If it was me and I had time, I would opt for a new passport. Why take the chance if you don't need to?

Yes need 6 months. My friend coming from US could not get through customs in Houston because he did not have 6 months on his passport.

As far as I know the rule of 6 months left on the passport is gone for years. It must be valid during your stay. But I hope

@Tod ********

will soon clear this for us.

Same for Thailand and I guess this rule applies to most nationalities entering the country. Best is that your friend gets a new pasport before traveling. He might get refused boarding by the airline already....