Im an Australian who has travelled to Thailand from Australia and returned numerous times over many years. I often book a one way ticket to Thailand to keep my travel options open. I have never been stopped at immigration before because I didn't have a return ticket to Australia. This visit was the same, so arrived in Thailand on a one way ticket and no problems. However, I did a short visit to Cambodia from Thailand last week and when returning I was stopped In Phnom Penh airport at the Bangkok Air check in counter and told I had to show them my ticket OUT of Thailand. I politely argued that it was not necessary however they refused to issue a boarding pass unless I showed a ticket out of Thailand. Luckily I had booked a ticket back to Australia the week beforehand so was able to show that and allowed through. Then got to the Cambodian immigration check point and I asked them. They said it was not a requirement and it was just an airline staff misunderstanding. However again, upon arrival in Thailand I was asked at immigration to show a ticket OUT of Thailand. First time!!.... is this a new requirement?? Interestingly, when I apply for my Thai Pass, I show a one way air ticket with other documents required and am granted the Thai Pass.. on several occasions? In fact The Thai pass to Thailand from Cambodia was issued with only the air ticket from PP to BKK. Anyone know the rules because I can't see return ticket listed as a requirement anywhere.
