My next 90 day report is on 15 Jan 2009. I am going to Cambodia on 19 Jan 2009. Can I use the +/-7 day grace period at the airpot instead of going to immigration to report?

As you are exiting the country within your permitted reporting period, there is no need to do 90 day report (TM6 departure card that immigration keeps will effectively do that for you). However, would suggest you remove the 90 day reporting slip from your passport before going through immigration to avoid any queries. Will need re-entry permit, if not already have, to keep your permission to stay alive.

As you are exiting the country within your permitted reporting period, there is no need to do 90 day report

What about recent reports on TV that some offices are not allowing 7-day grace period after reporting due date, but are fining people if even 1 day over ??????

Recall that was for reporting by post where papers should be with local immigration office by day 90 (no 7 day grace period allowed).

Edited October 20, 200916 yr by thaiphoon

Recall that was for reporting by post where papers should be with local immigration office by day 90 (no 7 day grace period allowed).

No, not just by post. At least one person reported in person and was fined for being late.

Recall that was for reporting by post where papers should be with local immigration office by day 90 (no 7 day grace period allowed).

No, not just by post. At least one person reported in person and was fined for being late.

Would be helpful to show that posting.

This is from immigration website

Procedure and notification

The foreigner makes the notification in person, or ..... <snip>

The notification must be made within 7 days before or after the period of 90 days expires.

Edited October 20, 200916 yr by thaiphoon

Recall that was for reporting by post where papers should be with local immigration office by day 90 (no 7 day grace period allowed).

No, not just by post. At least one person reported in person and was fined for being late.

Yes. That has been reported , but the law says 7 Days +/- so who knows.

From the Immigration Website. http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=90days

Procedure and notification

The foreigner makes the notification in person, or

The foreigner authorises another person to make the notification, or

The foreigner makes the notification by registered mail.

The notification must be made within 7 days before or after the period of 90 days expires.

The first application for extension of stay by the foreigner is equivalent to the notification of staying in the Kingdom over 90 days.