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What should I know about traveling to Thailand without an onward ticket?

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Aug 16, 2019

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A heads up for anybody thinking of entering Thailand without an onward ticket. I’ve had a extension of stay Non ‘O’ based on wife and daughter for several years and no issues.

Just tried to check in for a flight with Oman air and denied bcoz I did not have an onward ticket. I showed the check in staff my valid extension stamp till 2020 and they still refused.

Finally a manger saw sense and agreed that I did not have to purchase an outbound ticket.

But it did take a lot of explaining.

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A traveler experienced issues checking in for a flight to Thailand without an onward ticket, despite holding a Non-O extension of stay valid until 2020. The airline initially denied boarding due to their policy regarding return tickets, but a manager ultimately acknowledged the validity of the traveler's circumstances. This highlights potential challenges expats may face with airline policies, separate from Thai immigration regulations.

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James ********

Thanks for sharing. Yes...airlines many times look for return tickets. Its good the Airline Manager helped you.

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Paul *********

That’s some airlines policy. Nothing to do with Thai immigration.

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James ********

but its an important reminder when flying to Thailand regardless of which visa one is on....or without a visa.

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