you write "if people are asked to have an onward flight you would have to ask why each travellers history is different"...
That kind of answers the question! It varies, so the OP should have an onward ticket to present, if being asked.
I mean, just because you were never asked in 20 years travelling, does NOT mean they will not ask ANYONE (or even you in the future).
I have been to Thailand 50+ times and was never asked either... However, only a few times, did I travel with a oneway ticket. Meaning if you have return ticket on the same booking they see it in the system and they won't ask. If you travel with a visa they won't ask etc. It varies among the airlines too, some ask for it, some don't.
I believe that a persons travel history (when checking passports) can have some inpact as well, wether they ask to see a ticket or not (especially at immigration).
Being able to present an onward ticket is a formal request to enter Thailand, although immigration rarely asks. They can though... and they can deny entry.
That you and I were never asked to present one, will not help the OP if they are asked for it. "I read on facebook..." wont get them onboard the plane or through immigration.
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Hence I still advice to not travel with a oneway ticket.
yes, you have to go to an immigration office to do the first 90 days report every time after entering the country. People on longterm visas can do theirs online from the 2nd one, but with a DTV you will either leave the country within 180 days or go to an immigration office anyway for extension.
If you do an extension I guess the 3rd one can be made online (or am I thinking wrong? š¤)...
You have the option to go to Taipei before the 27th as they accept walk-ins up to that date and their processing time is short. You may need some days though, if you are 1 main applicant and wish to add spouse and child to the main applicants DTV.
it varies among the different embassies. Some request 3 month bank statements, some 6 month. Some requier that the amount has been there the whole time while others accept if the balance is over 500k thb on the day of application.
then I'm sorry to say that you are unlikely to get your visa approved in time for your departure. The processing time for many african nationalities are months, rather than weeks. Why did you apply so late/buy flight tickets before checking the visa procedures? š¤
What John writes is true and there have been posts about this earlier. Unfotunately there is nothing you can do at this point, but to re-apply (the application is cancelled so your fee is lost).