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I had to show an outbound ticket at airport Immigration the first time I ever hit bkk.
That was in 1976.
When I flew there in February, I got a VOA and no ticket was asked for.
It may be a new law or an old one reactivated. Either way, one should be prepared with an onward ticket should it be required of them.
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Posted on: 11:19 pm on April 6, 2007
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patinbangkok
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ma9 said "Complete pain in the ass."
I know what you mean.
However: those are the rules.
I'm surprised you had the problem with Thai Airways, since my travel agent told me if you're using Thai Airways, you usually do not have this problem?!?!?
The way I see it: if you stay for a longer period of time, you know you have to physically leave the country after 30 days or 90 days, so prepare well ahead and book a cheap flight with Air Asia or another lowcost carrier.
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Posted on: 12:28 am on April 9, 2007
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DaffyDuck
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Just book a refundable ticket with a low-cost carrier, or at least a carrier with a cheap refund/cancellation fee. I know Bangkok Air has a $50 cancellation charge, but there may be other carriers that are cheaper to cancel.
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Posted on: 12:47 am on April 9, 2007
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LLLarry
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Returned to Bangkok last night, almost a month after my previous "problem" and sailed through this time. However, I took the advice of another frequent visitor and printed out a list of all my visits since 1 Oct 06 when the new regulations came into force, listing durations of each stay and the total- effectively doing the Immigation Officer's work for him.
No request for onward ticket and a 30 day visit pass given (without any highlighter). Not a word spoken.
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Posted on: 7:13 am on April 12, 2007
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Maco88
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So with all these new visa rules whats the best method to use for a 6 month stay?
Multiple entry tourist visa's 3 x 60 day stints (2 visa runs) or would I be able to apply for 2 x 90 day visa, requiring only 1 visa run?
I'll be applying for the visa's from Australia.
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Posted on: 7:32 am on April 22, 2007
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DrLove
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If you like to stay no longer than 6 months apply for a double entry Tourist Visa.
60 days
extend 30 days (1,900 baht)
visa run
60 days
extend 30 days
mind this scenario is only valid if you apply in Oz. Double of Multi entry TRs are not provided in the countries close to Thailand.
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Posted on: 7:42 am on April 22, 2007
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Maco88
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Dr Love,
2 problems I may encounter with this approach it seems.
1. The Validity - 3 months. Must be utilized within 30 days to get the full 60day stay. My problem is that once I apply for this in Oz, I will be in Europe for at least 80 days before coming to LOS. Won;t work this way.
2. The extention I hear is up to the discretion of the thai agent at the embassy, although in most cases its never a problem, there are no guarentees.
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Posted on: 9:03 am on April 22, 2007
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CalEden
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Last Oct on arrival, the Thai immigration officer asked me how long I was staying? My response was for 7 weeks. She then required me to show my departure ticket. I showed my itinerary from the airline, no problem. She then asked if I would be leaving Thailand within 30 days? I told her I had a trip planned for Cambodia within 2 weeks and was planning a trip to the Philippines later. She asked me how long I was staying in Cambodia (week) and requested to see my airline itinerary for Cambodia. I complied, She then promptly stamped my passport and I was on my way.
If I recall correctly, I think my long-haul carrier asked me if I had a Thai visa when checking in. Responding no, I was quized on my length of stay and travel schedule. I was then given lounge pass by the airline agent, sweet.
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Posted on: 10:39 am on April 22, 2007
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Broken Leg
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Quote: from Maco88 on 10:48 pm on April 22, 2007
The tourist visa has to be utilised within 6 months so it would work for you.
for example visa dated 1st jan, wait 80 days and use the first on the 22nd march, 60 days plus 30 days extension and then the visa run around 22nd june, as long as you're back in by the end of june you get the extra 90 days (60 plus 30 extension)
if you're worried about getting the extensions (i've never heard of anyone being turned down) just get a non immigrant visa a little more work but not exactly difficult.
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Posted on: 10:47 am on April 22, 2007
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DrLove
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1. The Validity - 3 months. Must be utilized within 30 days to get the full 60day stay. My problem is that once I apply for this in Oz, I will be in Europe for at least 80 days before coming to LOS. Won;t work this way.
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It works... you have to utilize and enter Thailand within 90 days.. So you'll have 10 days to travel to Europe. My TR (single entry) in Penang was issued on Jan 24 and I had to enter before April 23.
So let them issue the visa as close as possible to your trip to Europe.
Or get a visa in Europe. If they refuse a double entry then you can always do a 3 * 30 days visa run or get another TR in Penang (Laos,Cambodia).
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2. The extention I hear is up to the discretion of the thai agent at the embassy, although in most cases its never a problem, there are no guarentees.
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The extension (you do speak English in Oz is it?) is not a case of 'a thai agent at the embassy'. Extensions are given by the Immigration Police and are no problem. But you're right... no guarantees.
But then again, if I will wake up tomorrow morning is not guaranteed.
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Posted on: 11:49 am on April 22, 2007
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