Hello all.
I'm off to Thailand next week for 6.5 weeks and I'm also planning to go to Cambodia half way through the trip.
I've heard that in Thailand they may ask to see proof you are leaving the country within 30 days or they will charge you for a longer visa. Is this likely to happen and is it worth booking the trip to Cambodia?
Thanks,
Ryan.

No.

Just go, show up, you'll be fine.

In typical Thai officialdom myopia, overstaying isn't the concern of the officer that checks when you enter. That is the concern of another officer. When you exit, someone else will do the math.

The problem could be your airlines. Don't know about the UK, but many flights from the US won't let one board without the necessary visas.

You do have a return flight, and travel between different countries in the region is typical. You should be OK, but I would check with your airlines to be sure.

I've been asked a couple times by the better airlines. Generally if you tell them you have credit cards and that you intend to buy a flight out there - "where it is much cheaper" they smile and have no problems.

I just arrived in Bangkok 2 days ago.

United Airlines asked when I check in if I have a onward ticket. They didn't even really look at it.

I arrived in Bangkok at 12:15AM and there was about four 747's that arrived at the same time. Immigration was instant. No question at all. They just stamped my passport and Departure card. Next!

as curt says the airline is most likely going to ask you about it. The thai officials won't care and they won't check either.

I find that this is also only a problem for those coming from the US. If you are going from europe, you won't get asked. I've gone from europe 3 times, and never once was asked.

We went into Thialand twice on our trip never had any problem with visa requirement just got through.
Jean

Continuation from last mail:
Forgot to say first time travelled in from Malaysia by road stamp on the border crossing passing over a nominal amount of money for the visa and the second time travelled in by air. UK citizens automatically get 30 days each time you go in.
Jean

I've heard both ways. I think it's luck of the draw. Some people I know got asked, others didn't. I'd risk it, and if they ask, buy one on the spot, or maybe try to say that you'll be going to cambodia by train/bus?