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I am flying from SF to Bangkok around the beginning of December. Since I plan on traveling to other countries and being gone at least 9 months I want to buy a one-way ticket. I know some countries require an onward ticket but I'm not to sure about Thailand. I really don't want to buy a return ticket since it is unlikely I will be flying back from Thailand. Any ideas out there? Also any recommendations on cheap airfare ideas would be appreciated. Most of the one ways I've seen are around 900$ so that is a bit pricey. Does anyone have any experience with open ended return tickets? Thanks, Melody
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Wed, July 25, 2007 - 3:03 AMYou need a 'leaving' ticket if you're showing up on a tourist visa. It doesn't have to be going back to where you came from, but you need to show proof of onward journey. If you're staying around Asia, I recommend getting a return ticket (it's going to be 100$ more than that price you're paying). If you plan on going farther, then get a cheap ticket on Air Asia to your next destination. *** Make sure to bring a copy with you when you check in on your flight to BKK. Depending on your airport, they might not let you even board your plane without proof.
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Wed, July 25, 2007 - 11:05 AMVery true. You will need proof of onward travel.
Thailand has had this requirement for many years, but Thai immigration rarely checked in the past -- not so anymore. Reports from Thailand in recent weeks suggest that enforcement is becoming much more common, in part because visa laws have become more stringent in the past 18 months. It's still sporadic, but better safe than deported. People being refused boarding in departure countries is also on the rise.
If you've got a credit card that can handle it, an easy option is a fully refundable onward ticket that you can cancel when you're in-country.
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Wed, July 25, 2007 - 6:51 AMi think the best advice is above.
one way tickets are ALWAYS pricey to foreign countries.
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Wed, July 25, 2007 - 12:38 PMOk, so now here is my next question, does my round-trip ticket have to within the scope of my visa? For example, if I get a round trip can I get it for a year away? I am pretty sure this isn't possible but sounds like you guys have some wisdom on this one. Also, what about a "round the world" ticket? I've heard these aren't much more than the 1200 round trip I will be paying anyway. Keep the good advice coming, I really appreciate the insight. -
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Wed, July 25, 2007 - 5:36 PMYeah, for Thai immigration purposes, your onward travel does need to be within the period you're legally allowed to be in Thailand -- generally 30 days (if you're entering without a visa and just want the stamp you get for free upon arrival) or 60-90 days ( if you're entering with a standard 2 month, but extendable, tourist visa, which you can get in advance from the embassy or consulate in DC or LA for about $30).
But as you likely already know, it doesn't need to be via a R/T ticket (you can come in via one airline and leave via another), or even via air (you can buy a train ticket to Penang, Malaysia).
For RTW travel info, talk to the nice folks at Airtreks if you haven't already -- they're really, really helpful (if not all THAT cheap). -
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Wed, July 25, 2007 - 5:38 PMOh, and Kayak is your best website for comparing ticket prices (as I hope to goodness you already know), and EVA and China Airlines, both via Taipei, are probably your cheapest airlines from SFO (likewise).
Kho hai doen thaang duai sawatikaan! Have a great trip!
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Fri, July 27, 2007 - 12:43 PMIt hadn't occurred to me that there could be problems buying one way tickets places.....does this apply to most places, or just Thailand? -
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Fri, July 27, 2007 - 3:56 PMThis applies to many places--check with the embassy, the visa office, or your guidebook. As a rule of thumb, if the country requires you to apply for some kind of visa (or offers some kind of visa-waiver stamp or visa on arrival), you may need to be able to prove you're leaving.
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Re: One way ticket to Bangkok
Thu, August 9, 2007 - 10:12 AMIf you plan to remain in Thailand longer than 30 dayz it is best to go to your embassy and get a 60 days tourist VISA ... there are plenty of wayz to circumvent the "new" regs for "proof of a one way tix out" ... this is a real troublesome matter for many travellers who wish to have greater flexibility in their travel plans ... you can alwayz speak of journeying to Cambodia by bus thereafter ... there are many ways to include faux itinereraries ... However as i am presently in the Kingdom of Siam and have now done 3 visa runs to surrounding borders (where 2 years ago you could simply get a "visa stamp" for 25USD this has turned into a true hassle and a HUGE money making scheme for unscrupulous travel agents looking to "sell " VISA RUN" trips ... For more detailed answers please feel free to contact me directly on TRIBE ...
Sat Nam
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sheilah
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