Old Croc

The equinox.

Of course the client, the agent and the officer involved are outside the strict parameters of the law and could be successfully prosecuted in most countries. However, this is Thailand, that's how a lot business is conducted. Nobody will be prosecuted/punished unless there is a breakdown in the financial trail. The dangers for the client, as I see it, is that they can be locked into the system for the duration and it is difficult to go back. It's also possible that one day a crusading politician may change the system.

It's not as simple as East-West. Learn about the solstices.

Phew! So glad to see you found my post amusing Doctor. I was sure I had made your ignore list this time.

Further to my post above, the fact that someone decided to put an overstay stamp in his passport is relevant, and may cause closer inspection. You never know what notes are written in the immigration computer about the pax.

I can see a lot of posters here going on ignore for daring to post opinions other than that expressed by certain egos. First line Immigration officers world wide can, and often do, examine a travelers history of entry and stay in their country to decide if entry will again be allowed. Countries like Canada, US, Australia and Britain are particularly wary of people using tourist visas for long stay. Of course entry to Thailand is much easier than to those first world countries and the likelihood of a close examination is minimal.