British Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport for 207-Day Visa Overstay

[ronnie50]

7 minutes ago, Felton Jarvis said:

Thailand makes incredible amounts of money from this and the ridiculous "re-entry permits". Western countries need ways to punish them for abusing our citizens.

Oh well, maybe Trump will add that to his 36% tariff on Thailand.... But since he doesn't give a rat's @ss about the little guy, including the US Thai-based professor who coincidentally was being arrested when the Thai tariffs were announced (how 'Chinese' of them), I somehow doubt he cares about the price of your re-entry visa to Thailand.

 

(Edit to add that Biden Admin might have protested the US Prof's arrest; highly doubt Trump's Admin will even notice it).

[Briggsy]

It is not clear from the story whether the woman had the 20,000 Baht required to clear the overstay fine.

 

If she didn't, she is going to be arrested and then go to IDC, which seems to be what is happening.

 

If she did, then she is very unlucky and the law seems to have been applied punitively.

 

These stories only seem to emanate from Phuket Airport. The only thing I can draw from this tale, since details are missing, is if you are on overstay and intend to fly out by paying your overstay fine at the airport, never leave through Phuket Airport.

[SingAPorn]

What about those automated gated ? Last time I was directed to exit immigration on departure thru those automated gates. No check or stamp. So that gives an open option for the immigration fellow on next visit to start to make a fuss and falsely claim I have overstayed ? The more it goes, the more tourists never wish to come back to Thailand if it's just to get harassed or cheated all over.

[ChipButty]

4 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

never leave through Phuket Airport.

That has been said before, 

[FritsSikkink]

3 hours ago, ukrules said:

Remember - this demonstrates exactly how much they love us!
 

Don't crap on their laws and you won't get these problems

[FritsSikkink]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Thats the only thing I can think of, they dont have the 20 grand, but is she doesn't have it now then she will never have it, 

Self-inflicted wounds, who cares.

[FritsSikkink]

2 hours ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Why would she need money for a flight, the op literally says " at the airport’s international terminal. The woman was preparing to depart the country "?

Because if you don't have the 20K, you miss your flight.

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, Felton Jarvis said:

Draconian and insane. Punitive tariffs should be assessed until they loosen their grip.

Best to obey the law then.

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, Felton Jarvis said:

She appears to be of African descent. Thai racism, no doubt.

Dumb comment

[Stiddle Mump]

Four rough, tough peelers, surrounding a defenseless, life-giving lady.

 

[FlorC]

1 hour ago, Felton Jarvis said:

She appears to be of African descent. Thai racism, no doubt.

Could just be that she spent those 207 days baking in the sun.

[FritsSikkink]

33 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

The only thing I can draw from this tale, since details are missing, is if you are on overstay and intend to fly out by paying your overstay fine at the airport, never leave through Phuket Airport.

What i can draw from this, is don't overstay

[FritsSikkink]

33 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

What about those automated gated ? Last time I was directed to exit immigration on departure thru those automated gates. No check or stamp. So that gives an open option for the immigration fellow on next visit to start to make a fuss and falsely claim I have overstayed ? The more it goes, the more tourists never wish to come back to Thailand if it's just to get harassed or cheated all over.

Show me 1 link with the story that this nonsense ever happened.

[rough diamond]

1 hour ago, Felton Jarvis said:

Thailand makes incredible amounts of money from this and the ridiculous "re-entry permits".

What are the actual figures that you are claiming. 

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

I guess she could just get a new passport and even change her first name.

 

Nope..  Biotmetrics - she'd have to also change her DOB, her Nationality, her name for that to potentially work.

 

 

1 hour ago, SingAPorn said:

What about those automated gated ? Last time I was directed to exit immigration on departure thru those automated gates. No check or stamp. So that gives an open option for the immigration fellow on next visit to start to make a fuss and falsely claim I have overstayed ? The more it goes, the more tourists never wish to come back to Thailand if it's just to get harassed or cheated all over.

 

A completely flawed comment which highlights a complete lack of understanding. 

Your comments suggests the immigration system in Thailand is antiquated and analogue relying 'only' on passport stamps and that Immigration are using e-gates to 'catch people out and profit'...  which isn't the case at all.

 

All details are registered in the Immigration database - every entry and exit is logged digitally whether using the e-gates or a 'desk'....

 

[Nick Carter icp]

1 hour ago, SingAPorn said:

What about those automated gated ? Last time I was directed to exit immigration on departure thru those automated gates. No check or stamp. So that gives an open option for the immigration fellow on next visit to start to make a fuss and falsely claim I have overstayed ? The more it goes, the more tourists never wish to come back to Thailand if it's just to get harassed or cheated all over.

 

   When you go through an automated gate , it "stamps" you out on the computer . 

  Immigration are aware that you departed 

[Andytheburiramman]

She should move to Buriram, because it seems every other farang here is on an overstay 😳 

[ronster]

Wonder is she didn't know to pay fine before she left or if she thought just save herself some money by not doing so.

[Hakuna Matata]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A 45-year-old British woman has been arrested and detained

 

Exit Russian bashing, enter Brit bashing. We have got a good opportunity. Don't miss it. 

[Captain Flack]

Trolling and racist posts removed

[JustinCredible]

6 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Why not just stamp her passport and stick here on the plane with a 10 year ban? let somebody else deal with her, 

 

What???  .......and miss out on a photo shoot?

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Why not just stamp her passport and stick here on the plane with a 10 year ban? let somebody else deal with her, 

 

Agreed... kick her out with a no-return ticket

[whoflundung]

No money, off to imagration cells,  very bad move.

[Suitcase]

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Yes, Im well aware she broke the law, to detain her seems pointless, 

Hello, it's called a 20,000 fine

Pointless, I don't think so not to Thais

[wensiensheng]

3 hours ago, Felton Jarvis said:

She appears to be of African descent. Thai racism, no doubt.

Why does she appear to be of African descent? Jarvis racism, no doubt.

[Jack Hammer]

The obvious answer for overstay was so she could get a suntan.  The article does not mention if she had or did not have the funds to pay the fine. If she had the funds to pay the fine they should have collected the fine, sent  her on her way and ban her for five years. Immigration department picks easy targets. No funds she goes through the normal channels.

[2ndhomepattaya]

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Yes, Im well aware she broke the law, to detain her seems pointless, 

Totally agree. Just ban her for the next 10 years and deport her. Problem solved. Surely, immigration has plenty of other things to take care off

[quake]

Nice.

4 Goons, standing behind a silly middle aged women on overstay.

Go there lads.

[Suitcase]

4 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

I am shocked that someone could possibly overstay their visa in Thailand.

How on earth was she able to stay here for so long without doing a 90 day report?

 

 

Why would you want to do a 90-day report if you are on overstay

Where is your thinking

[Chongalulu]

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

4 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

am shocked that someone could possibly overstay their visa in Thailand.

How on earth was she able to stay here for so long without doing a 90 day report?

 

 

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They obviously don't do it, 

Whoosh! There's always one.. Now look up Poe's law and feel foolish