Homesick Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I was arrested and given a small bond and let out of jail for a Minor marijuana offense (6 grams posession). I left the country as I still had my passport and of course never showed up in court to pay the fine (was told it would be a 1500 baht approx. fine) as I would have been deported which would have meant Immigration Jail til deportation. How can I find out if I would be Safe to return to Thailand? Just apply for a tourist Visa? It's been 5 years and I'm Homesick for my favorite surfing spot at Patong Beach. Bet it's crowded with surfers now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlee53 Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I don't know about the visa problem you have but I can tell you that Patong beach is great but I would never swim in the water again.I swam in the water 2 times and each time after getting out i felt like I had a slim on me .The water is very polluted with all the jet skis ,ski boats and sewer being dumped in the bay dalily.It truely is a shame to see such a wonderfull place being ruined. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajahnlau Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 When you apply for visa in your own country nothing will show up as it's usually just a small office and done on the spot. When you show up at immig. in BKK. or Phuket your name may or if your lucky not show up as being on the lam. Awfull risky. Should of paid the small fine. Not sure you would of been deported on small offence. Go to police site and see if you can plead guily in absence and pay fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef24 Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 you probably missed your chance of returning by skipping the court and fine. but you did a good job avoiding the immigration prison, its a hellhole. And you would have gotten deported over that amount, ive spoken to people who have done for less. id also like to know if i am on png list, so if you find a way of finding out, let me know take it easy S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Homesick, How long is it since you was deported? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 The only way to check is to apply for a visa at a Thai Embassy or Consular Post. I assume there's no telltale stamp in your passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Some info from the excellent phuketgazette.com website: If a person is deported for fighting, being permitted to re-enter Thailand depends on how serious the injuries sustained in the fight were. If nobody is seriously hurt, then the person will be allowed to re-enter Thailand. However, if you seriously injure a person, then you will not be allowed to re-enter Thailand. On the same issue, in Thailand, as in other countries, murder is a crime. If you cause the death of a person, you will definitely not be allowed to re-enter the country. People deported for drug use will not be allowed to re-enter Thailand. People deported for overstaying a visa will be granted re-entry to Thailand. ” Saturday, February 8, 2003 Pol Lt Col Uraiwan Meeinkerd, Phuket Provincial Immigration Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 People deported for overstaying a visa will be granted re-entry to Thailand. ” Immediately? Or do you have to wait some time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How people can come to Thailand and dabble with drugs is beyond me. TOTAL STUPIDITY,UNLESS YOU ARE ADDICTED THEN GET HELP OR DONT COME TO A COUNTRY THATS HARD ON DRUGS.Go to HOLLAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How people can come to Thailand and dabble with drugs is beyond me.TOTAL STUPIDITY,UNLESS YOU ARE ADDICTED THEN GET HELP OR DONT COME TO A COUNTRY THATS HARD ON DRUGS.Go to HOLLAND Calm down, Pattycake, take your pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickthailand Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 i have to agree you should of thought about that before you were using drugs in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaihome Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 <font color='#000000'>Homesick,How long is it since you was deported?</font> Note, he was not deported. He left country while out on bail. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureexpat Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If I fled a country like Thailand while having drug charges against me, I wouldn't bother coming back. Doesn't seem like it's worth the risk. Am I alone on this? I still can't see why foreigners are dumb enough to do drugs here. Then again, the fact that they're doing drugs in the first place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.s Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How people can come to Thailand and dabble with drugs is beyond me.TOTAL STUPIDITY,UNLESS YOU ARE ADDICTED THEN GET HELP OR DONT COME TO A COUNTRY THATS HARD ON DRUGS.Go to HOLLAND your assinine preaching aside, you have neglected to answer the question. save the anti-drug rant for someone who gives a sh*it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.s Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If I fled a country like Thailand while having drug charges against me, I wouldn't bother coming back. Doesn't seem like it's worth the risk. Am I alone on this?I still can't see why foreigners are dumb enough to do drugs here. Then again, the fact that they're doing drugs in the first place... spoken like someone in their 60's. well said mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Why is a 6 year old thread being re-visited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How people can come to Thailand and dabble with drugs is beyond me.TOTAL STUPIDITY,UNLESS YOU ARE ADDICTED THEN GET HELP OR DONT COME TO A COUNTRY THATS HARD ON DRUGS.Go to HOLLAND sheesh... if anyone needed a joint, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 png?? Papua New Guinea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamberal Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 png??Papua New Guinea?? Persona non grata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Why is a 6 year old thread being re-visited? cuz the " my g/f isn't a bargirl even though I met her in a bar" threads have run their course? Or maybe the usual alluminum foil wearers have run out of conspiracy theories to push on folks? Or maybe, cuz it's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 cuz the " my g/f isn't a bargirl even though I met her in a bar" threads have run their course? NEVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How people can come to Thailand and dabble with drugs is beyond me.TOTAL STUPIDITY,UNLESS YOU ARE ADDICTED THEN GET HELP OR DONT COME TO A COUNTRY THATS HARD ON DRUGS.Go to HOLLAND your assinine preaching aside, you have neglected to answer the question. save the anti-drug rant for someone who gives a sh*it. so you take drugs ts (transexual) was this an antidrug issue,red the post again and stop popping the pills then maybe you can read better.i answered the post,it said dont come to Pattaya,go to Holland.YOU REALY ARE THICK OR BLIND,OR BOTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How people can come to Thailand and dabble with drugs is beyond me.TOTAL STUPIDITY,UNLESS YOU ARE ADDICTED THEN GET HELP OR DONT COME TO A COUNTRY THATS HARD ON DRUGS.Go to HOLLAND sheesh... if anyone needed a joint, it's you. Not in Thailand but Holland ok, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maizefarmer Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 <font color='#000000'>I was arrested and given a small bond and let out ofjail for a Minor marijuana offense (6 grams posession). I left the country as I still had my passport and of course never showed up in court to pay the fine (was told it would be a 1500 baht approx. fine) as I would have been deported which would have meant Immigration Jail til deportation. How can I find out if I would be Safe to return to Thailand? Just apply for a tourist Visa? It's been 5 years and I'm Homesick for my favorite surfing spot at Patong Beach. Bet it's crowded with surfers now.</font> Wouldn't suprize me if that is just why they let you out i.e. knew full well you'd be on your way and that by going you;d be saving everyone involved a bunch of paperwork and hassle. You have more chance of surfing on the moon than you rrturn been flagged. And as for PNG - do you realise what a step PNG status is?? - its a Ministerial level decision - not something some officer in Immigration or the police force can just decide to hand out - and for something as petty as not turning up to a get a Baht 1500 fine for 6grams of dope? - not likely. 5 years ago (??) - the paperwork is stashed away in some dusty archive. You're long forgotten about - no one remembers you. Dont even apply for a visa - get your surfboard and get your 30days entery on arrival. If you are at all concerned, come back on a new passport. You'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 This topic is 6 yers old. Given the 6 years since I would guess that the Op already has it's answer. It was re-opened by Polecat today because he wans to know if he can return imediately after being deported for overstay. Polecat has nothing to do with the OP. As for Polecat's question, the answer is yes. You can immediatly return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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