webfact Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 The Immigration Bureau in Satun Province apprehended an American man for staying illegally in Thailand, overstaying his visa by 81 days. On June 21, 2023, following the directive of the Bureau’s chief, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sakchai Santanarat, nationwide checks on foreigners overstaying their visas were executed between June 7 and June 21, reported Siam Rath. The operation in Satun was led by Pol. Lt. Col. Thanisorn Saengthanang, Satun's Immigration Division Deputy Chief, focusing on the island of Koh Lipe. It resulted in the arrest of an American man, identified only as Ahmed, who had entered Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport. He had overstayed by 81 days after his authorized stay expired on March 31, 2023. Picture: Siam Rath Ahmed confessed to his illegal stay in the country. He was subsequently turned over to the Koh Lipe Police Station for legal proceedings. Pol. Lt. Col. Thanisorn stressed that foreigners must respect their visa's stipulated duration. At its end, they should leave Thailand or request an extension. Violations could trigger legal repercussions, fines up to 20,000 baht, a potential jail term, or both. Additionally, culprits risk being blacklisted, inhibiting their future Thailand entries. Foreigners are encouraged to comply with the immigration laws and any queries can be addressed to the Satun Immigration Office via telephone at 0 7471 1080 or email at [email protected]. Top Picture: Siam Rath -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-22 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CartagenaWarlock Posted June 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2023 Why people overstay for so long. It's beyond my comprehension. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VinnieK Posted June 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, CartagenaWarlock said: Why people overstay for so long. It's beyond my comprehension. Stupidity. Some are broke too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HappyExpat57 Posted June 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2023 That is the laziest face block I've ever seen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted June 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2023 It's disturbing to see that in this country, overstaying your visa become to be a major criminals offence punishable with jail term like in those dictatorship's runs countries. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker88 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, ezzra said: It's disturbing to see that in this country, overstaying your visa become to be a major criminals offence punishable with jail term like in those dictatorship's runs countries. At least it's not like this: "On June 21, 2023, following the directive of the Bureau’s chief, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sakchai Santanarat, nationwide checks on foreigners overstaying their visas were executed between June 7 and June 21, reported Siam Rath. For that, I think we can agree with Ahmed, il hamdu l'Illah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, ezzra said: It's disturbing to see that in this country, overstaying your visa become to be a major criminals offence punishable with jail term like in those dictatorship's runs countries. Is it punishable with a jail term? How long does it take to get out of IDP and on a plane for deportation as persona non grata if you have the money for fines and airfare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 21 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: Is it punishable with a jail term? How long does it take to get out of IDP and on a plane for deportation as persona non grata if you have the money for fines and airfare? If you have the money it'll not take too long, but don't expect a normal airfare. If you had the money to pay for an extension you wouldn't end up in the immigration jail. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Social Media Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 A good reminder for people that this can and does happen ! its not just bar stories. Keep your paperwork etc up-to-date to avoid problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Captain Monday said: Is it punishable with a jail term? How long does it take to get out of IDP and on a plane for deportation as persona non grata if you have the money for fines and airfare? I knew a guy who got banged up in IDC Bangkok, he told me people have been in there for years, He was out of there in a week, Only because somebody paid his fare Edited June 22, 2023 by ChipButty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 8 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said: Why people overstay for so long. It's beyond my comprehension. No funds here to elongate their stay and nothing to go back to. Sitting quiet here and riding it out for as long as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 This is a never ending subject as there will be people who won't or can't extend their visa with the majority having no funds available Why prolong the misery as you will eventually be caught ???? Then deported or worse ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: Violations could trigger legal repercussions, fines up to 20,000 baht, a potential jail term, or both. Pretty sure the both option can be replaced by a doubling of the fine to the correct person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 7 hours ago, ChipButty said: I knew a guy who got banged up in IDC Bangkok, he told me people have been in there for years, He was out of there in a week, Only because somebody paid his fare Yes, You can get a lot of Middle Easterners in there for very long periods of time, especially Kurds, Iraqis, Iranians as their Embassies are not interested and their families have no money for airfares and fines. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CartagenaWarlock Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, hotchilli said: No funds here to elongate their stay and nothing to go back to. Sitting quiet here and riding it out for as long as possible. How much fund one needs for a border crossing? I don't think a huge amount. Edited June 22, 2023 by CartagenaWarlock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, shackleton said: This is a never ending subject as there will be people who won't or can't extend their visa with the majority having no funds available (...) Still, puzzles me how they can live in Thailand if they don't have 1,900 baht for a visa extension. As for the guy in the OP, he could have actually crossed the border on foot, if he wanted to, as he was staying close to the Malaysian border anyway, thereby getting, initially, 30 (or 45 until March) days, but, perhaps, he had used his two allowed land-border crossings already... Edited June 22, 2023 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said: Still, puzzles me how they can live in Thailand if they don't have 1,900 baht for a visa extension. As for the guy in the OP, he could have actually crossed the border on foot, if he wanted to, as he was staying close to the Malaysian border anyway, thereby getting, initially, 30 (or 45 until March) days, but, perhaps, he had used his two allowed land-border crossings already... Still, puzzles me how they can live in Thailand if they don't have 1,900 baht for a visa extension....I Think You Forgot about the 400k /800k In The Bank account.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted June 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2023 15 hours ago, webfact said: The Immigration Bureau in Satun Province apprehended an American man for staying illegally in Thailand, overstaying his visa by 81 days. It really sends a chill down your spine to imagine these people walking the streets among us. Thank goodness he was found before he had a chance to commit any other terrible crimes. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 6 hours ago, shackleton said: Why prolong the misery as you will eventually be caught They're very likely prolonging happiness and delaying the misery of the return home. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 14 hours ago, ezzra said: It's disturbing to see that in this country, overstaying your visa become to be a major criminals offence punishable with jail term like in those dictatorship's runs countries. yes, gone are the days that Thai IO would tell you to just over stay, that it's no big deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nong Khai Man said: Still, puzzles me how they can live in Thailand if they don't have 1,900 baht for a visa extension....I Think You Forgot about the 400k /800k In The Bank account.... Not needed for a VFE- or Tourist Visa extension. (And it's of little use if not married, or under 50 years old.) Edited June 22, 2023 by StayinThailand2much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Scouse123 said: Yes, You can get a lot of Middle Easterners in there for very long periods of time, especially Kurds, Iraqis, Iranians as their Embassies are not interested and their families have no money for airfares and fines. Don't know why somebody posts a confused emoji. My statement was crystal clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 16 hours ago, ezzra said: It's disturbing to see that in this country, overstaying your visa become to be a major criminals offence punishable with jail term like in those dictatorship's runs countries. Ok Joker, in your home country visa offenses are not punished or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Nong Khai Man said: Still, puzzles me how they can live in Thailand if they don't have 1,900 baht for a visa extension....I Think You Forgot about the 400k /800k In The Bank account.... , Edited June 22, 2023 by VinnieK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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