@Arnold *********

so what? What I've said is still true. If you say I don't know what I'm talking about, it only makes yourself not know what you talk about.

I suggest you check the conditions for Thailand via exemption before telling others they're wrong.

@Arnold *********

it does not depend on the airline. They don't make these rules, it's Thai immigrations rules which are the same for all. You do not need it.

Only one country not doing it in any circumstance: Laos. All the others have at least one scenario where proof of onward travel is required.

Malaysia also requires proof of onward travel. There are a few in the region not doing it, but Malaysia does.

@Roger *******

if it's only $14, you are beating onward travel suppliers where you rent the ticket.

And for Jan's (and your) peace of mind: airlines know that not everyone will show up, especially if tickets were sold at such rates. That's why planes are sometimes overbooked. But it would be fair to say that the whole scene with unnecessary onward tickets does make it harder to predict how many people will actually come, which does indeed lead to more empty seats.

@Jan *****************

agree with your points.

@Roger *******

even at 77 I am not recommending donating money to airlines as if they were charities. Then get at least a fully refundable ticket and refund it after the event.

And donate the money saved to e.g. Trees for Travel.

If you get checked for proof of onward travel by your airline, normally they'll require it to be within 60 days. The actual rule is not as specific, but this appears to be the most common interpretation. The interpretation by immigrations we don't know, as they don't normally enforce.

But with a ticket 88 days out you have a good enough story to at least try. If you need another ticket, buy it then. Go prepared so you know what to buy. That's what I did when my 57 days return ticket wasn't good enough for Lufthansa.

@Roger *******

why not wing it? And if you can't otherwise board then you buy it.

The only problem I see is that the throwaway ticket costs you money and may be unnecessary.