I just flew from the US through United Airlines/Ana a week ago. I was not asked by my airline or the officer in BKK. If they ask, buy a cheap land bus ticket.
I have done it once and I have seen other people doing it. As long as you have all of your paperwork it is super quick and super simple. They were much more lenient about everything.
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