Originally Posted by
Yaatri
I disagree. The Delta agent screwed the OP. If the OP presented proof of onward travel out of Thailand within 30 days, there is absolutely no reason for Delta to deny him boarding. OP's return date on his round trip ticket being beyond thirty days is not an indication that the OP intends to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days.
That's what happened to me (see above) but the OP's case turns out not to be the same -- he hadn't purchased a ticket to leave. I guess he just priced it, or put it on 24 hour hold.