Originally Posted by
boogey
i remember there was a period of time where "no need anymore" was only valid for ROP Gold members (that time was before Platinum was active). not sure if that rule is still being practised.
i still frequently need to show it (even as PLAT), whenever purchased directly from TG (such as X/I/O class, for example). its their requirement as form of identification verification. check-in desk has to key in the last four digits of the card to their computer to get the OK.
now, to avoid to have to show credit card at check-in, one can go to any TG ticketing office in person and show credit card and PNR, the agent will do the verification then at the ticketing office. that also worx for tix purchased online for third party (travellers that are not credit card holder, when credit card holder is not travelling himself). *not sure if that works for the BKK ticketing office at the airport. town offices, for sure they will help for that.
hope that helps
very very interesting....as I have been told here in Germany that there is definitely "no more need to show one's CC" ...and that they now permit third party sales (here in Germany for other people who start their trip in Thailand) without the requirement to show the CC upon check-in in Thailand (and not everybody has got a TG office within his vicinity to walk in for "pre-verifcation"..)
....so it remains confusing