The rule is a little vague on this. Normally it makes no sense to ask your airline if you would be okay, because they don't make the rules and have no choice but to tell you that proof of onward travel is required, regardless of whether they'll enforce is, this is slightly different with this particular issue as now their interpretation of the rule comes into play. Normally, airlines will interpret the rule as that proof of onward travel needs to be within the original period that you get granted however, as it appears that this is also what the Thai authorities imply (although embassies, which also deal with the rule in case of tourist visa applications, often take it more leniently, and do account for extendability). So although the odds are very high that your airline upon consultation will tell you that proof of onward travel within 60 days is required (regardless of what the check-in crew will do), it could make sense to ask.

@Graeme *****

agents aren't supposed to influence the outcome other than through making sure the application is sound in the first place.

Not everyone is always frauding their way through. That's also not allowed by the way.

@Graeme *****

agents can perfectly assist with DTV applications.

@Tim *******

outsourcing things that one is not an expert at. I'm not an expert at cooking, so although I do it sometimes I outsource most of the time.

@Luit ****************

what you propose is not less tricky than what he proposed. It's the exact same approach in fact. I prefer your proposal over his because it doesn't cost money, but what he's proposing essentially boils down to outsourcing the two transactions for a small fee. It's not a bad solution either.

@Jay ******

these tickets are not fake. It's a real reservation that cannot be distinguished from one that will be used to fly with. The only difference is that this reservation will be cancelled again.

@Brandon ***********

he needs to ask the Thai embassy where he applies.

@Giorgio *****

maybe not but many still know NOK. You don't, which is fine, I won't call you stupid for it. But it'll call you that for thinking that everyone else is like you and that only Norwegians know the abbreviation of their currency.

@Lincoln ******

I see

@Frank-Steven **********

depends. Getting insured in Thailand also has a few advantages, for instance that the premium is tax deductible. Even aside from the cost effectiveness if you don't owe tax.

But getting from home country also has advantages. You'd have to balance the two.