2 hours ago, JackThompson said:

Abuse of the system does occur, and on a massive scale, but this is primarily carried out by immigration, themselves

Correct. Further, by ignoring the Immigration Act, and giving officials absolute discretion to deny people entry, you are inevitably going to increase both the opportunity for corruption, and officials taking advantage of the opportunity. I think we may actually be nearing a tipping point where following the law becomes onerous, and people start to pay to bypass the obstacles that are officially placed in our way.

You have made a very very bad decision to overstay two days. Have you ever wanted to go to India, or Japan? Them not stupid and don’t like overstayers.

There is a remote possibility you could be caught out at a checkpoint. Looking at harsh conditions in immigration detention prior to deportation, it’s not the Sheraton. Have you considered the Elite

Program? You say you have done a few times previously so now you are on thin Ice even if you can stump up the cash. Thailand and it’s lax

Attitudes towards overstay previously are to blame but honestly you may have had some bad advice.