@Thaimer *****

I know that. However the op is applying for the visa and technically Thailand doesn't have that exemption in it's rules in any case. A visa does not mean the airline can ignore the rules and so could still reject you....it's highly unlikely though but they could. The rules are the rules and it's the airline who gets fined not you....

no you don't.....presuming British. Italy is different.

@Jim *******

if you are going to extend then yes in theory you need a return. if that's what you mean. but why would you tell the check in staff that....LOL

by the way if i select one way.....there is no requirement stated

this is for italy as per the OP.

@Jim *******

i can't comment on your understanding capability. That's what the airline gets that's the rules.

to be clear....if youre not going exceed....you don't need one !!!!

@Jim *******

yes we all have. that's not what this thread is about though. IT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A VISA EXEMPT TRIP to go off on the tangent you have taken us down. ITs very clear its not mandatory. The airline could still deny you however if you don't have a reasonable story. The ONLY requirement in Thailand where it is mandatory is if you intend to stay past 60 days and use and extension then it is mandatory. You know i do know what im talaking about.....the rule is below....this is the ONLY mandatory part.

Passengers are allowed to enter if their stay will exceed the actual visa-free period as long as they hold a return/onward ticket.

@Jim *******

is this like the 20,000 baht proof they ask for LMAO. I'm sorry you have no idea what you are talking about. The act of applying for a visa before arrival normally negates the requirement entirely but for Thailand its not stated in the rules like it is for many other countries. A prime example is USA where it is mandatory and not so if you have a visa. Although i've not checked USA recently. The Thai rules do not state its mandatory. Therefor it is not and as per the paraphrased embassy guides, e.g. on the UK Thai website it clearly states its not mandatory if you are getting a visa as per the OPs question.