Need For Brief Overstay After Tourist Visa Plus Extension

[RickSee]

A friend (Italian national) has recently completed the second stay on a multiple entry tourist visa and successfully applied for a one month extension which takes her to 21 Feb. She now finds that she must remain in Bangkok until about 26 Feb, meaning a five day, or so, overstay. Two questions: is it better for her to pay the overstay fine upon departure on 26 Feb, or to do something at Chaeng Wattana in advance (if that is possible)?; and will this sort of overstay compromise her ability to obtain another tourist visa at a latter date?

thanks, RS

[lopburi3]

It has not been a factor in the past but it would be better to visit immigration with 1,900 baht and airline ticket on 21 February to obtain a 7 day extension of stay.

[RickSee]

Thanks LB3 for the usual prompt response. Presume you mean air ticket dated 26 Feb (in this case?). Also, just so I am clear, is this really paying for a one-week overstay in advance, or is it a one-week extension (beyond the legal stay)? If the latter, then how many times can one reasonably be permitted to do this?

RS

[lopburi3]

It is an application for extension of stay which is disapproved proving 7 days to leave. It is only available the one time and may require proof (air ticket) that you plan to leave within that period.