Why is Qatar Airways asking Thai nationals for a ticket out of Thailand?

Sep 15, 2021
3 years ago
Henrik ****
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I have a friend, a Thai National, returning to Phuket being asked for a ticket out of Thailand for being allowed boarding Qatar Airways.

Did anyone hear of this before?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user reports that their Thai national friend was asked for a ticket out of Thailand by Qatar Airways in order to board their flight back to Phuket. Several commenters express disbelief, suggesting that if the individual is using a Thai passport, this requirement should not apply. Others recount similar negative experiences with the airline, highlighting perceived communication issues and a lack of understanding regarding travel documentation for Thai citizens.
Joan *********
Qatar airlines acting strangely these days like they lost the plot
Production **********
Thats weird af.
Kool *******
If he is not using a Thai passport they do that, as they do not know he is Thai. They go by the passport as ID.
Henrik ****
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@Kool ******
, she has Thai passport only.
Ադամ ********
Absurd.
Andy ********
Over the years I have had more issues at check in than I have had at immigration. I found by holding my ground and asking to see a manager has worked every time. But it is a big stress.
Valerie **********
I had a huge problem with this airline too. They had a communication problem. I had the necessary documents but they refused to take them. I truly think they needed my seat that I had upgraded to in business classes. Very disturbing.
Garrett ***********
He has a Thai passport?
Trevor ******
Makes 0 sense if he's using Thai passport
Ron ******************
If he is using a Thai passport its BS.
Michael ********
Thats bullshit they should ask to speak to someone higher up.
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