@Kevin ******

they absolutely don’t. 40 million entries annually. And EXTREMELY rare to asked at immigration unless other issues are present. There is obviously more to your bs story than arriving in Thailand as a tourist without ongoing travel and being denied entry. Why didn’t you just buy something on the spot.

@Vanessa *****

what was the reason given for denial?

@Bob *********

if they think your purpose is something other than tourism. And if you foolishly don’t use an agency.

If legit tourism, absolutely no problem

@Kevin ******

you don’t need it. They never ask at airports. They might ask at land borders. If it becomes an issue, make sure you can buy a quick flight or bus ticket online. And off you go

@Linny *********

definitely not all airlines require it. But some do. So be prepared to buy a ticket on the spot if needed

@Anna ********

and yet here you are arguing away pointlessly. 👏🏼

@Hank ********

interesting for sure. I flew LAX - BKK last and absolutely nobody was being boarded without proof of onward travel

@Anna ********

I’m sure if you look hard enough you will find someone with a bad experience… who cares? And agency with a bad reputation won’t be in business long.

The simple fact is that agencies have been doing business for many years here. And some of you seem to have a weird obsession with painting these Thai businesses in a bad light.

My suggestion is that people use one of the many reputable agencies available including the owner of this visa page. If they do not wish to go thru the immigration office and bank hassles… so they can enjoy retirement. And no need to tie up 800k at 0%. Not exactly the savviest financial decision one can make

@Dennis ********

using the agent is just fine. Done in Thailand (and many other nations) for decades. And of course you don’t put the 800k in your account. No need to tie it up. That’s often why people use and agent. And great convenience.

And you get a perfectly legal stamp from an immigration officer. 👍

@John *********

fair enough. What is their new timeline?

But I gotta think nobody going to take aim at agents here. Or any other country for that matter. The money has a particular flow… that won’t get disrupted. And they are generally Thai businesses in service for many years.