audaciousnomad Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Hypothetically, what if there is no way to fly out and eventually your visa expires before air service resumes? Even if you wanted to leave you can't if there are no flights and borders are closed. Wouldn't they have to waive your penalty since you are wanting to leave but it is impossible? Edited March 24, 2020 by audaciousnomad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, audaciousnomad said: Hypothetically, what if there is no way to fly out and eventually your visa expires before air service resumes? Even if you wanted to leave you can't if there are no flights and borders are closed. Wouldn't they have to waive your penalty since you are wanting to leave but it is impossible? Nobody knows for sure yet, but if there is really no way out of Thailand, i guess even Thai immigration would issue extensions based on this reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 That's simple you stay where you are and if you don't stump up the associated fines you will stay a lot longer ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike787 Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2020 worry when it happens...relax, enjoy thailand... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saraburi121 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Hypothetically you would stay put and a policy would roll out from immigration that would be enforced differently across the provinces including a hoop for the person to jump through probably involving an uncooperative embassy or hard to meet requirement. I try to keep things positive so in that situation automatic extensions to a said/presumed safe date would be provided, hypothetically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrendsd Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Another one who think posters on here can predict the future ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audaciousnomad Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, darrendsd said: Another one who think posters on here can predict the future ???? Well...at least no one said hypothetically we will all be thrown in Immigration Detention. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 You will soon find out because it’s going to happen by the end of month,,,,this is why you have been advised by some embassies that if you want to leave thailand you need to make plans now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Hypothetically, it is happening. So - get the letter from your embassy (on line), go to immigration, queue up for hours, pay 1,900 baht for an extension, and you are OK. No fine. Another 15 days? repeat. (on Samui) If you do not do the above, 500 baht a day for overstay. It is happening to guests of mine so it is not really hypothetical! Edited March 24, 2020 by Tropicalevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saraburi121 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 58 minutes ago, mike787 said: worry when it happens...relax, enjoy thailand... Nice words, here I have learned to be more reactive than proactive just because that is the way it is living here. Don't worry to much about what you can't control, just extra stress. Be prepared to react and enjoy Thailand! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I'm stuck in India with severe lockdown, and even the domestic flights, trains and busses are suspended. If you are forced to overstay your visa I suggest you should call your embassy or consulate for assistance. I spoke with the Australian consulate in Mumbai today, and they told me to call them if I'm likely to overstay, they would assist to get some sort of extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 23 hours ago, audaciousnomad said: Hypothetically, what if there is no way to fly out and eventually your visa expires before air service resumes? Even if you wanted to leave you can't if there are no flights and borders are closed. Wouldn't they have to waive your penalty since you are wanting to leave but it is impossible? Apply for the 30-day extension of stay available under clause 2.28 of Police Order 327-2557 (2014), repeatedly if necessary, until you manage to get a flight out of Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai006 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 go back your country NOW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audaciousnomad Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, thai006 said: go back your country NOW Thanks for the suggestion. Duly noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmjam Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, thai006 said: go back your country NOW Have you checked the flights? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 21 minutes ago, thai006 said: go back your country NOW In fact, the government of many countries are advising their nationals to to make immediate plans to return home if it is their intention to leave Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, jimmjam said: Have you checked the flights? Flights to what airport in what country? https://uk.flightaware.com/live/airport/VTBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Flight's are currently available, according to a basic search, for now, apparently. I'm not sure if they'll actually be available when you get through to actually booking them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gearbox Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 "Hypothetically, what if there is no way to fly out and eventually your visa expires before air service resumes? Even if you wanted to leave you can't if there are no flights and borders are closed. Wouldn't they have to waive your penalty since you are wanting to leave but it is impossible?" Talk to your embassy or consulate, they may be able to help you to get some sort of extension or waiver. I had a chat with the Australian consulate in Mumbai and they told me they are going to assist if I have to overstay my visa. Put your tax money at work. The Thai immigration won't help you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie59 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 You get a 30 day extension. This was announced at leat a week ago. I spoke to an agent yesterday who told me they charge 3k baht but if you go yourself it is currently free in Jomtien. You have to go in person as a photo will be taken even if you use the agent They skip the queue for you though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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