Concerned about old legal problems with re-entry

[lobsterman1954]

Hi,

 

I'll make it very brief.  Back in the 2000s I used to come to Thailand a lot.  I will be honest, I got into trouble a bit.  I had some trouble on some drunken evenings out.  Is there any way for me to know if I can be arrested at the immigration checkpoint for stupid drunken ruffian stuff I did when I was 20 years old?

 

Thanks,

Lobster

[bellboy]

If their are any outstanding charges . then yes you could get stopped and arrested at immigration !

[lobsterman1954]

16 minutes ago, bellboy said:

If their are any outstanding charges . then yes you could get stopped and arrested at immigration !

I really have no idea about my legal status.  I have no way of finding out either.  I found out the hard way about getting too drunk in an unfamiliar environment, I guess.  Maybe I should just go to Da Nang and forget about it.  

[dimitriv]

10 minutes ago, lobsterman1954 said:

I really have no idea about my legal status.  I have no way of finding out either.  I found out the hard way about getting too drunk in an unfamiliar environment, I guess.  Maybe I should just go to Da Nang and forget about it.  

 

In many countries fines and even prison sentences can expire. 20 years ago is a long time...  You could ask a Thai lawyer.

 

But maybe going to Da Nang is easier ????

 

 

[Credo]

51 minutes ago, lobsterman1954 said:

I really have no idea about my legal status.  I have no way of finding out either.  I found out the hard way about getting too drunk in an unfamiliar environment, I guess.  Maybe I should just go to Da Nang and forget about it.  

It' never a good idea to return to the scene of the crime.   I'd stay away unless you get confirmation that you won't face any repercussions for returning.

 

[ubonjoe]

If you had been charged with any crime you would of known about it before leaving the country. Or you might of been blocked when trying to leave the country.

[checkered flag]

Don't worry the airports are still closed. 

[ubonjoe]

5 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

Don't worry the airports are still closed. 

The airports are not closed.

The only restriction is for international flights with passengers that would disembark here. No problem to fly out of the country.

[Mulambana]

9 hours ago, lobsterman1954 said:

I'll make it very brief.  Back in the 2000s I used to come to Thailand a lot.  I will be honest, I got into trouble a bit.  I had some trouble on some drunken evenings out.  Is there any way for me to know if I can be arrested at the immigration checkpoint for stupid drunken ruffian stuff I did when I was 20 years old?

What sprinkled the idea of coming to Thailand after almost twenty years?

[Max69xl]

If you weren't charged for anything or never went to trial, why would there be a problem coming back? 

[Max69xl]

11 hours ago, Mulambana said:

What sprinkled the idea of coming to Thailand after almost twenty years?

Isn't there people going to Spain or Greece after a long time away? What's so strange about coming to Thailand after ~20 years? 

[lobsterman1954]

 

11 hours ago, Max69xl said:

If you weren't charged for anything or never went to trial, why would there be a problem coming back? 

I am all over CCTV in the incident.  I went back and saw all of the cameras.  A policeman came to my hotel in the morning and asked to see our passports and flight information.  He asked if I was where I was last night, and I said yes.  He said I was not charged with anything but do not leave the hotel.  He gave us our passports back.  We left Thailand by bus.  I won't divulge further.

 

I think I should just stay with VN.  Are there any good VN forums?  

[mstevens]

Even if an arrest warrant was issued, in Thailand they only last for 10 years. I would not worry about something that doesn't sound all that serious and is from such a long time ago.

[ubonjoe]

8 hours ago, lobsterman1954 said:

I am all over CCTV in the incident.  I went back and saw all of the cameras.  A policeman came to my hotel in the morning and asked to see our passports and flight information.  He asked if I was where I was last night, and I said yes.  He said I was not charged with anything but do not leave the hotel.  He gave us our passports back.  We left Thailand by bus.  I won't divulge further.

You have nothing to worry about. You were never charged with anything.

Enjoy your trip to here after they start allowing people to enter the country.

[checkered flag]

TVF can be helpful but it's not the best place for legal advice. Contact a attorney who specializes in immigration. 

[twocatsmac]

On 6/24/2020 at 2:24 AM, Mulambana said:

What sprinkled the idea of coming to Thailand after almost twenty years?

Now middle aged and no longer a handsome man in his own country, many men develop an interest in temples and filthy beaches.