Sceptict11

This has been done to death. Just go to the airport. I have not heard of anyone who is at the airport with a plane ticket who hasn't simply had to pay the fine and been allowed to leave.

Clearly it hasn't been. As someone who doesn't have any experience or acquaintances in this matter a simple question seemed appropriate and potentially very helpful.

As it turns out, the rest of your comment was accurate and would have been very helpful if you hadn't preceded it with the unneccesary bitchy comment at the start.

In fact the question of "overstay" is frequently raised here as a search would have revealed.

In your case I suspect if you arrive at the airport, in good time, with enough cash and ticket out that will be the end of the matter.

It is extremely unlikely that the USA was responsible for the "blacklisting" .

However I would not be surprised if Thailand did , in fact, blacklist you following conviction and the Thai authorities may have shared information about a convicted drug trafficker with other countries.

Hence your "problem"

I would suggest trying a drug friendly country like Indonesia !

No and No are the answers to your questions.

1) You must apply to Thai Immigtration in the area where you live.

2) 30 (in some areas 45) days before your permission to stay expiry are the max normally.

ok, so I can and must submit my extension of stay in phuket ? is there an immigration bureau in phuket ? or do I submit it at a different office.

There are only two immigration offices in Phuket !

You do not have a "visa" and the answer is no

Yep, just was curious about a holding fee

I have no idea !

Maybe they will charge a storage fee !

They will, of course , retain it, have you kept the receipt safe ?

Go to the Red Cross Anonymous clinic.

Many so called volunteering / non-profit organizations are there also fo allow their founders and officers a free stay and some money. Unlike the volunteers that are demanded payments beside work. In no case you will be issued a work permit and the terms for your legal stay will be strict, unfair and bureocratic just as for anybody else that is not a millionaire.

Suspect this closer to the truth than some will care to admit.

Thanks ubonjoe for the link

I am not sure I understand it correctly - but I have never heard of anybody paying taxes in Thailand for example for their pension income - or am I completely mistaken ?

It was you who raised the issue of tax.

You got a response.

Maybe you should pay for some professional advise

Suspect this problem arose because "income" was evidenced by bank statements which did not demonstrate a total annual source of income.

Most countries deplore drug dealers / traffickers . Guess the OP was lucky .

But his world has just got a a lot smaller.

Good

As a matter of interest how did your company "transfer" a visa ?

I received a 90 day single non-IMM B Visa in September. As I was on my last page I applied for a new passport after arrival in Thailand. My company had to first transfer my visa into my new passport before immigration proceeded to provide me with a 2 year extension of stay. Not sure if this is normal but it was the second time I had to do this. The first time in 2006 when my passport expired. Immigration transferred my extension of stay onto the new passport.

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The company needed to apply. The immigration proceeded. Sorry if it could have been understood differently.

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I asked because "visas" are never transferred !

Maybe there is some "confusion" here !

Type III DM is a highly controversial topic which perhaps is not best discussed here .

Thai passports are not renewed at immigration offices !

Or OP plans to screen prospective partners...a bad idea even if it were possible, since the tests do not detect HIV infection in early stages when it is highly infectious.

Had not thought of that angle !

As a matter of interest how did your company "transfer" a visa ?

I received a 90 day single non-IMM B Visa in September. As I was on my last page I applied for a new passport after arrival in Thailand. My company had to first transfer my visa into my new passport before immigration proceeded to provide me with a 2 year extension of stay. Not sure if this is normal but it was the second time I had to do this. The first time in 2006 when my passport expired. Immigration transferred my extension of stay onto the new passport.


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Visas cannot be transferred . You will need to continue using both passports.

Jingthing .................Well said

When you say prospects..do you mean their likeliness of advancing in work or opportunities in life? Or do you mean their effective English skills? I personally feel every person is unique, some may run with it and move to a city or town and seek a better education or employment. Others might stay close to home and family. The fact these children are getting an education greatly appreciates their prospects in life.

I do not intend to enter into a big debate.

Clearly you are ignorant about many issues affecting the Akha people .

When or if you arrive I will be delighted to hear from you about the Akha people who are fluent readers/writers and speakers of English ! I would also be interested to learn about the other educational achievements which have improved these peoples lives.

The Akha are , among others, a very disadvantaged people with few if any rights. The Canadian Inuit are an advantaged people in comparison.

A few "free" English lessons will do nothing to improve these peoples lives.

Come back to me when you have a full grasp of the issues and then it may be possible to have a discussion.

don't know all the facts. So, C.

can get lawyer. BKK. trustworthy, reasonable.

i did overstay. there were health issues in new family. 33 days. paid the max. fine in baht from airport, Suvarnbhumi, atm's. Was escorted.

they took my word as reason for overstay. which was true. low drama. just pay money, cash -baht. receipt. passport stamp. bon voyage.

This is a relatively minor case of over stay.

NO need for lawyers or indeed any other drama!

The courses are expensive..but they have scholarships and incentives for bringing in others...as well it includes accommodation.. the online course is $299 for a 120hr TESOL, with mentoring. Sounds fair to me.

As you wish / believe.

I would urge you to ask questions about the Akha students prospects!

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spelling !

Thanks for the link.

I note how expensive the courses are and how little is said about "government" or other support of this organisation.

However, I am sure you have done your research and are happy with what is being offered.

Do not forget any work in Thailand requires a work permit. Penalties for working illegally can be severe.

You might also ask if any of the Akha students have progressed to futher or higher education in Thailand or have secured even a basic trade qualification .

Best wishes

They are 100% legit..the gov even does some funding as well as other sponsors.

Can you give a web link to this organisation ?

Go to your embassi now

embassi ? where does one find one of those !