Questions About Overstaying

[BillStrangeOgre]

My tourist visa expires on the 10th February but i really need to be here until the 12th.

I could go to immigration and get an extension but that costs 1,900 bht i believe and requires a lengthy trip there.

Alternatively, i could 'overstay' 2 days. I don't like doing it but my decision on wether i will or not depends on the consequences if i did.

Is it simply a matter of paying a fine or are there other after effects? Can it effect any future visa applications in anyway if i were to overstay?

How much is the fine per day for overstaying?

Any info and comments welcome.

[lopburi3]

The fine is 500 baht per day and yes you could end up in jail for overstay if found prior to exit. At this time overstay is not a factor for return if fine is paid on exit.

[BillStrangeOgre]

.........At this time overstay is not a factor for return if fine is paid on exit.

I'm sorry, i don't understand what you are trying to say there.

[ravip]

Is intentional (or for that matter unintentional) over staying your visa legal?

[Mario2008]

.........At this time overstay is not a factor for return if fine is paid on exit.

I'm sorry, i don't understand what you are trying to say there.

With an overstay you can still return to Thailand as normal.

[Tafia]

.........At this time overstay is not a factor for return if fine is paid on exit.

I'm sorry, i don't understand what you are trying to say there.

What Lopburi is saying is...

The fine for overstay is 500 Baht a day. Should you be stopped before getting to the airport for your departure and found to be on overstay you will be arrested & will be detained in custody. Once at the airport and your fine paid it should not (current policy) prevent further trips to Thailand.