What are the visa rules and onward travel requirements for an Australian arriving in Thailand?

I’m in Bangkok now, I arrived on the 21st July with a one way ticket.. All immigration asked was how long I am staying and wanted an address.. I flew Jetstar out of Perth and never got asked about return flights…

Firstly it’s a 60 day visa exemption, (means no visa for up to 60 days).

immigration don’t require onward travel, it’s the airlines that do, some are strict about it more than others

I do lots of travel n its a fact every Airline wants to see a return flight outbound at the check in counter n very rarely immigration will ask u but definitely u can be denied boarding without a return ticket.i lost lots of money trying to extend my stay canceling my return ticket n rebooking again.no refunds when u cancel your return ticket

60 days and used to depend on the immigration officer not sure with digital arrivals card for onward travel

I have many times entered with out a return ticket and never been asked by Jetstar or Thai airways

The new digital arrival card asks for a departure vehicale and a date

U need a return ticket or ticket leaving thailand, airline might not let u board on departure

I will arrive on the same day but I did get the DTV visa a couple of weeks ago. I read that it was easier to get from your home country. This gives me six months from the day I arrive and I can renew for six more months I believe before I have to leave the country and come back. Border runs are pretty easy but I will likely return to the states instead of a border run.

Yes, yes, no

You will receive a 60 day visa exempt stamp if you arrive without a visa. This is eligible for a single 30-day extension.

One requirement to enter as a tourist is proof of onward travel, which is a ticket out of Thailand within the number of days you will be stamped in for (60).

Immigration almost never asks for this, only if you have a history of trying to stay in Thailand for a long time without a long-term visa.

Airlines much more often ask for this proof, and many will not let you check-in for your flight without showing proof of a ticket out of Thailand. Will they accept a bus ticket? That's up to the airline. Every airline sets their own policy. Immigration would accept it.