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What is the cheapest refundable onward bus ticket option for entering Thailand?

Verity *********
asked Jul 4, 2022
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Hi All,

Visiting next month and have been told I need onward travel. Can someone tell me the cheapest bus ticket I can buy? Preferably one that can refunded.. not sure how long we are going to stay yet.
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The discussion revolves around the need for an onward travel ticket when visiting Thailand, particularly for those with a one-way ticket or those on visa-exempt entry. Several community members suggested various options for refundable bus tickets, including using services like eDreams and BusOnlineTicket. There is a consensus that while airlines may ask for an onward ticket, immigration in Thailand rarely checks for it. Various commentators mentioned the potential for purchasing fake tickets for peace of mind and highlighted the importance of researching airline policies regarding travel requirements.
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Dan *******
Dan *******
Bestonwardticket been using for Thailand since 2012
Peter ****************
Peter ****************
A lot of countries have onward ticket requirement on the books. It's hard to find out which though. But they do. And it's often the Airline taking you to the country who will initially enforce it. I went to Brazil on a one-way flight and at the Delta counter I was asked when I was returning. They wanted to make sure I had an exit. I gave them the date and they asked if it was with Delta and I said no it was with Latam .. they didn't want to see the onward ticket I'd bought. They just wanted to know. Anyhow ... here is an interesting episode on the always entertaining radio vagabond when he almost missed a flight to Colombia for this reason

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Nicolas ********
Nicolas ********
πŸ˜‚ people so gullible, if it makes you feel safe, there are plenty of websites that sell fake flights for 10$ , it's actually not fake they purchase a ticket for you and then cancel it
Joe *********
Joe *********
Check google flights to anywhere from bkk. I did that.
Damien ********
Damien ********
Flew to Bangkok , visa on arrival, no ongoing flight, no problem πŸ˜‰ but up to you !?
Carsten ************
Carsten ************
here you go for 1100,- thb BKK to Vientiane:

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The Airline might still ask why you don't have a visa for those destinations.
Carsten ************
Carsten ************
Bus from BKK to PP is 28,- USD. You better buy an onward tix. Here you would get an online Bus ticket:

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Duncanc **********
Duncanc **********
Y’all know you can easily make

fake tickets online?
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
Aironwardticket.com is cheaper
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
Tell them you're crossing a land border or you are getting a work permit.
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
I am flying in tomorrow to bkk, do we really need an onward ticket?
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Ryan *******
What visa will you get stamped in on?
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Graham *****
visa on arrival for Australian
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
@Ryan *******
so about 15 day. Can't you come in visa exempt for 30 days?
Dennis **********
Dennis **********
@Ryan *******
Thailand don't care about your ticket status its mainly here in Australia that they could stop you boarding if its only a one way ticket, it all depends on the airline and the person you get booking you in
Jason *******
Jason *******
Cheap Charlie Thai call people like you
Verity *********
Verity *********
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Hovvard ******
Hovvard ******
They never ask for onward travel ticket when you enter the country. Only airlines trying to sell you another flight.
Charles ********
Charles ********
It's the job of the airline to make sure you meet the legal requirements for entry. Visa exempt requires a onward ticket by Thai law. The airlines are following the law and will be held financial responsible for your return plus a fine if they allowed someone to board that doesn't meet the requirements. It has nothing to do with being upsold.

Rarely immigration will check unless they want think you might intend to overstay or have insufficient funds. This is why western travels sometimes are not checked at all and the airline may not ask either.
Ken ********
Ken ********
Wayne *******
Wayne *******
@Hovvard *****
i have NEVER bought return tickets, alwaus come here one way and never had any issues, i think your right, its just the airline
Steve ********
Steve ********
Just buy a refundable ticket to anywhere. $60 US to Singapore. Then cancel it after you get through immigration
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Steve *******
which website?
Steve ********
Steve ********
@Ryan *******
I use eDreams
Steve ********
Steve ********
@Ryan *******
I’m a prime member
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Steve *******
eDreams, it states you have to call to cancel, also not full amount
Mark *****
Mark *****
No need to buy a plane ticket, book a bus to loas from Udon Thani
Lee ************
Lee ************
Onwardticket.com
Peter ***********
Peter ***********
@Lee ***********
, been looking for that. Thank you
John **********
John **********
Bus ticket ? Some airlines will ask for a return trip ticket. Is this what you mean ?!
Bobby ********
Bobby ********
@John *********
Wrong. Airlines will most definitely NOT request a return ticket. Any onward outbound travel ticket will suffice, so a bus ticket is fine
Kathalyn *******
Kathalyn *******
Verity *********
Verity *********
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@John *********
correct. I'm aware that the airline will want to see onwards travel.. of which I dont have. I'm not sure if I'm going to stay just 1 month or 2. Planning on teaching English in cambodia in the near future. So instead of buying a expensive flight I thought someone might know of a cheaper bus alternative. Or train. I have seen it mentioned on one of these fb paged before.

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