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Will a one-way ticket to Thailand cause issues upon arrival?

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Jul 16, 2023
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Leo *********
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I have a one way ticket from USA to Thailand. Will this cause any problems when I arrive in Thailand?
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While arriving in Thailand on a one-way ticket may not cause issues at the immigration checkpoint, it is highly likely that airlines will require proof of onward travel before boarding. Experiences vary among travelers; some have entered Thailand multiple times without being asked about return tickets, while others have faced inquiries from airline staff. To avoid potential problems, it is advisable to book an onward ticket before departure.
Kyle **********
I’ve flown into BKK many times from the US, mostly one way flights, on a range of carriers, and never once been asked for any documentation. This is obviously not the experience everyone has though, and they CAN ask, so might as well have onward travel booked that you can cancel and not have to worry about it.
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Us *****
Use the one way rental website for an onward flight and you are good to go.
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Todd *********
None at all arrival. But you won’t be boarding your flight from USA which may cause you some irritation
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Richard *********
maybe they will ask when boarding, maybe they wont>

your chance's of being asked for one without a visa are much higher

is it worth saving $10 to not have one?

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Richard *********
yes, twice 🙂 and had been asked both times
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Riaan **********
@Richard ********
 I also tried in in the past, and Qatar airways asked for a receipt with the ticket, so it didn't work for me
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Leo *********
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 what happened?
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@Leo ********
 when I showed them the onward ticket, they asked for the receipt as well, which I obviously couldn't provide, so they wouldn't accept it
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 have you used this? It looks like it solves my problem
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David ********
I have flown to Bangkok on Delta Airlines two times since 2019. Both times they asked to see return ticket. The first time I didn't have a visa and the second time I had a single entry tourist visa.
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Stephen ********
Yes you will receive 3 months free in the Bangkok Hilton
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Marc ********
maybe yes. probably at check in already
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Khun ************
I've been in and out of Thailand many times in the past 5 years.

I consider it my home now.

I've always entered on a tourist exempt one way ticket.

I've never been asked for a return flight.

Knock on wood.
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@Khun ***********
 I've been coming here since 2000, get asked almost every time, flying from Canada or the US. I must either look really sketchy or I'm just that lucky.
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 I'm going with the sketchy!🤣
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@Khun ***********
 same for me
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@Khun ***********
 me neither, American, been here since 2007 and fly in and out regularly-never been asked
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 I'm from America as well.
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Crystal ***********
Just use Onward if you think it might be.
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Riaan **********
@Crystal **********
 not always, it seems airlines now also ask for a receipt for the ticket you bought, which you obviously cannot provide with onward
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Alistair **********
If entering visa exempt then possibly. It's normally airline staff that ask, seems to depend on the who you fly with. You can always buy a cheap ticket to a neighbouring country or an onward ticket to satisfy the requirement.
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Riaan **********
No, not when arriving, your problems will start much earlier, chances are very good that the airline won't even let you board the plane with a one way ticket
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Keith ************
You don't give enough information for us to know. What kind of visa do you have, if any? And it's the airline that might be the problem.
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@Keith ***********
 Why might the airline have a problem if he only has a single?
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Keith ************
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 because the airlines can be held responsible for the cost of a return flight.
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@Keith ***********
 Thanks. I had often wondered why they cared. So, a cheap flight to a neighbouring country then.
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@Keith ***********
 Yeah, why do they care?
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