@Samuel *******

refundable tickets are not easy to come by.

@Dan ********

how far in advance can you get the onward ticket? I know it’s only valid 24 hours, so I’m unclear how that works. I’m thinking of using it for a trip to Vietnam, but I’m a bit nervous about it.

@Chris ********************

I can’t speak for Don, but I feel better when spending thousands on a trip to just spend the few extra $$$ for a real ticket. I did the same with a $35 ticket to Siem Reap.

@David ******

I’m a nomad and do travel that way. HOWEVER, that’s not the problem of the country I’m visiting. 🤣🤣. Every country on earth has immigration laws to prevent people from coming in on tourist visas and just staying. Honestly, Thailand has some of the most generous I’ve seen. Meanwhile, they have significant issues with people living in Thailand on tourist or other bogus visas (based upon what you’re saying about not being able to get back, can I guess?). It’s perfectly reasonable for them to want to see an exit plan. The only part silly is that that’s the only requirement when people can buy a $15 onward ticket to get around it.

@Ryan *******

at least you can travel. That’s a relief.

@Ryan *******

check again with the Australian embassy in Thailand. If you’re still unsure, ask the embassy in Malaysia. I know for absolute certain this was the case with the US passport and I’d be very surprised if it were different for the Australian. One hint might be to find out for how long the emergency passport is valid. If it’s valid for a year, it is probably (obviously, no guarantees) similar. Best of luck!

@Ryan *******

Did they tell you that the emergency passport only allows you to return to Australia? I replaced my US passport in Japan with an emergency passport. I didn’t need to rush back to the US. It only had a few pages, but it was valid in most countries just as a normal passport would be, France and China were exceptions. I don’t know what other countries may have been, but it seemed like few. I do understand your desire to get your passport back though.

^THIS

@Declan *********

not LTR

@Hanzala **

hair color is no more extreme than clothing. 🤣🤣🤣

you have no idea what motivates another. Meanwhile, you need a woman to be financially dependent upon you in order for her to stay with you. That’s why the change in culture terrifies you so much. A woman would not be happy with you simply for who you are, so you need to keep women down in order for you to keep power over them. Pathetic.