I've got a bit of a complicated problem (or at least one for which I can't find a clear answer).

I've got a Non ( visa and work permit, both expiring on Nov. 10, which will be my last day of work in Bangkok.

I'm then flying, on Nov. 17, to the UK for a week, coming back to Bangkok, and packing up and heading back to the U.S. (where I am a citizen) by Dec. 1.

I'm trying to figure out if I can just "overstay" my Non-B visa by seven days, pay the fine at the airport, and then get a tourist visa upon my arrival back in Bangkok for my last week or so here... Or will I need to make a visa run before leaving for the UK?

Anyone have experience with a situation like this?

Edited October 9, 200718 yr by timballwiz

The consensus says never overstay your visa no matter what so look for options to avoid doing that

Edited October 9, 200718 yr by Jim Abbott

Take your ticket to the UK and visit Immigration for a 7 day extension of stay - have recent 4x6cm photos and 1,900 baht fee.

i thought you automatically had 7 days to leave thailand once the work permit had run out/ revoked.

Edited October 9, 200718 yr by v8tfcorty

i thought you automatically had 7 days to leave thailand once the work permit had run out/ revoked.

He has a Non imm B which expires on the 10th. No 7 day allowance on that unless he applies for a 7 day extension.

He should follow other posters advice and pay the 1900 baht for the 7 day extension. Why run any rsik over such a small amount of money?

i thought you automatically had 7 days to leave thailand once the work permit had run out/ revoked.

He has a Non imm B which expires on the 10th. No 7 day allowance on that unless he applies for a 7 day extension.

He should follow other posters advice and pay the 1900 baht for the 7 day extension. Why run any rsik over such a small amount of money?

An excellent point. Thanks for the advice.