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Good evening folks. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas. Like many have said, ideally, sort out passport > air ticket > head out and settle whatever we encounter at the airport. However, as others and myself have experienced, it's pretty hard to get out of Mae Sot without at least getting stopped for a passport check. That's the reality of the situation. Anyway, let's see how it all goes. I told his family honestly that getting himself into this situation is a self inflicted problem. Thankfully, home, family and friends are nearby. Some of us may be aware that there are these scam centres operating in these "no man's land" and they recruit quite heavily among the SE Asian countries. No real jobs of course; just a bait & switch forced labour. I was afraid he got involved in one of those but no, he came on his own volition. Can't claim he's a victim. I'll update the board when and if anything happens.

Hello again, everyone.. Thanks for all the tips so far. It's a busy work day, so I can't hang around but I appreciate all the helpful responses so far. I don't why some people are here to try and pick up issues with my "story". It's no story and I wasn't telling one. I'm here to find directions and clarity, that's all. I did say he came over in 2019, lived and worked comfortably prior to and through the Covid lockdowns before getting himself into this situation. By my count, that's 5+ years. We're Malaysians, if that helps. Please, no sneak across the border jokes. He's in Mae Sot, that border town and if you know the place, you would know there are quite a few police roadblocks just heading in and out of the town, not to mention going all the way to Bangkok. Yes, I did suggest if reporting his passport as lost is an option. I think he's afraid of what they will ask him and he's not sure if he can hold his nerves. I mean, if all goes well, we can head down to Bangkok, to the embassy and get it sorted out. If not, his time in detention begins then... I did ask if he wanted me to drive him down to Bangkok but he's afraid I might get picked up as an accomplice. Accomplice to what, I ask? I don't suppose if you're in a car or at the bar with someone who permission to stay is expired, you get picked up as well? Does that happen? I'm legally here in any case. Guess that's why we are thinking of just having him surrender himself. Just go straight right to the legal process.

Good morning all. I'm encouraging a family friend to end his nightmare and report himself in for overstaying. That way, the legal proceedings can begin which will, hopefully, see him deported home in a month or so (hopefully...). Very briefly: 5 years+ overstay, lost passport, lives in a border town that lets him fade in and out, so to speak. We're Asians, so we blend into the scenery. Was living it large pre-pandemic, took advantage of the Covid extensions, then apparently trusted an agent who will "settle it all" and found himself left in a lurch. He's now practically a shut-in doing odd jobs and begging for funds everywhere to survive. Again, lost passport. No bus or air ticket. No waltzing into the airport, pay and leave. My question: anyone has an idea where it's best to surrender himself? Police or immigration? Of course, if he's detain elsewhere, then it's all academic. Also, I'll be providing him support on behalf of the family i.e. paying the fines, bills, visiting him at the IDC, etc. Anyone has experience doing the same? What should I expect? I suppose, the wait will be for his sentencing, paying of the fines, waiting for our embassy to issue the right documents to get home, etc. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello and good day to all. Can anyone recommend a dentist for someone with severe dental phobia in Chiang Mai? Preferably one that can administer Nitrous Oxide or something similar.