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What is the cheapest return flight I can book to satisfy the requirements for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Aug 15, 2025
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Peter *********
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Ariving sept first no return flight going to get non o visa. In pattaya with one stop One stop visa & driving license service

Cheapest return flight i can book to satisfy requirements needed ?
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The poster is arriving in Pattaya on September 1st and plans to acquire a Non-O visa but needs an onward flight to satisfy immigration requirements. After some discussion, they decided on purchasing a throwaway flight to Vietnam for £45.
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Peter *********
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All sorted thanks mind glitch in my head

Throw away

Flight to vietnam £45
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Max *************
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Refundable?
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Peter *********
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@Max ************
no i can afford to lose that
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Max *************
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But why? Totally irrelevant if you can afford it. Why do you think there are ways to buy refundable tickets? You might only have to pay a very small fee.
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Peter *********
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Easier done now
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Peter *********
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I can get the visa in pattaya but just need an onward flight which i hopefully wont need
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Max *************
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You can buy a cheap refundable forwarding ticket to for example a neighbouring country.
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Peter *********
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@Max ************
i looked at Cambodia £500 return non refundable

Where would be the best place to look tried sky scanner booking . Com
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Max *************
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There are many to chose from,here's one with positive reviews:

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Max *************
You didn't apply for the 90 days Non-O back home?
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Peter *********
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no i have my reasons
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