Yes, I'd like to know what's going on. It's the same from the uk.
The best I can usually get a return flight from London is
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to Phuket. A return flight to LA is less than half the cost, I've even see them at only about a 3rd of the cost. Virtually an identical distance,,,, How?
yes, any proof of onward travel. Its illegal for a carrier anywhere in the world to fly someone into any country they not have the correct papers to do that stay. If the Thai immigration refused you entry, the airline would have to take you back..