On 15 Jun 2004 16:04:50 GMT, queequak@aol.com (Queequak) wrote:
>>The reality of the situation is that Thai immigration will almost
>>certainly not ask you about your ticket, and will just give you 30
>>days on arrival. There is a slight risk that when you check-in the
>>airline might raise a question about the dates of your return ticket.
>>I fly into Bangkok holding only a one-way ticket several times a year,
>>and on the rare occasions when I've been asked about it, they've been
>>happy with my explanation that I have an onward ticket waiting to be
>>picked-up from a travel agent in Bangkok. If you have a printed
>>itinerary for your Cambodia/Vietnam/Laos flights, even one produced by
>>yourself, it may be helpful to have that with you when you check-in.
>
>Well I'm flying into BK from Sydney - are they likely to question me about the
>visa when I check-in in Sydney? The other problem is that I don't have flights
>booked/an itinery for my Cam, Nam, Laos route - I'm going overland so there's
>really no way to prove I'll leave Thailand anytime within the 30 day visa
>requirement. Maybe I could just make a printout of my prospective route so they
>can see I intend to travel about?
Sydney was one of the few places where I was asked, but I wasn't
holding any return ticket, whereas you are. That's a good idea about
detailing in writing what you intend to do. I think that, together
with the ticket you are holding will be enough to satisfy them.
If you are really unlucky, the very worst that can happen is the
airline will require you to purchase an additional onward ticket to
take you out of Thailand. If that happens, make sure you get a *fully
refundable* ticket. It will be expensive, but you can apply for the
refund as soon as you get to Thailand.
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