Overstay 10 Days is the fine still 500 Bht per day ?

[JDLove]

I understand the new rules for overstay have been enforce since March but its not clear to me what the impact is for a 10 day overstay when you reach the airport.

Is this still 500 Bht per day without any future issues ?

I looked on the Thai Immigration site and couldn't make out what the current policy is.

Is it risky to attempt this in the current climate ?

Thanks

[PoorSucker]

Still same fine, 500 baht/day.

No future issues with 10 day overstay.

[johnatong]

Why would anyone plan to have a ten day overstay ?

I hope the OP realises the risks associated with overstay.

[JDLove]

Why would anyone plan to have a ten day overstay ?

I hope the OP realises the risks associated with overstay.

What are the "risks" beyond the stated fine per day ?

[JDLove]

Still same fine, 500 baht/day.

No future issues with 10 day overstay.

Thanks for reply its as I assumed but thought I should check as things do seem to be changing....

Hard to assume a 10 day overstay would get me in too much trouble .....

[tropo]

Why would anyone plan to have a ten day overstay ?

I hope the OP realises the risks associated with overstay.

What are the "risks" beyond the stated fine per day ?

Perhaps he's suggesting there's a risk of being caught and being locked up, then deported (supervised departure). It would certainly be an inconvenience. Be sure you have a return ticket ready to go and an easy/cheap way to change your departure dates, just in case.

[johnatong]

Still same fine, 500 baht/day.

No future issues with 10 day overstay.

Thanks for reply its as I assumed but thought I should check as things do seem to be changing....

Hard to assume a 10 day overstay would get me in too much trouble .....

If you are caught on overstay then you can expect big trouble including a stay in the IDC and a Court appearance followed by deportation and a ban from re-entering Thailand.

[BritTim]

We really do not know how much chance there is of arrest if a police checkpoint notices you have a short overstay. As yet, we have no data. I can imagine an extortion attempt by some officers in some locations. I can also imagine your nationality playing a part in whether you are warned to immediately leave or actually arrested. As stated, if you are arrested and deported, you can be blacklisted for any length overstay.

[adammike]

They asked me where I was staying and I was 10 hours overstay,you may find

trouble checking into a hotel and if you stay with a friend they are supposed to inform the police that you are there,as others say once you get to the airport you should be OK but if you get pulled by the police before you get there!!!!!.

[johnatong]

We really do not know how much chance there is of arrest if a police checkpoint notices you have a short overstay. As yet, we have no data. I can imagine an extortion attempt by some officers in some locations. I can also imagine your nationality playing a part in whether you are warned to immediately leave or actually arrested. As stated, if you are arrested and deported, you can be blacklisted for any length overstay.

Whilst there may ,as yet , not be much 'data' it would be foolish to pretend risk does not exist ---------it does !

[Requiem]

A little bit off topic, I will have 2 days overstay.

Does anyone know where exactly to go in Suvarnabhumi Airport to inform about the 2 day overstay and pay the fine? I want to make sure I inform them first and not the other way round

[JDLove]

Thanks guys, I will take your advice and leave within the date, seems too much uncertainty about what risks one would attract in the current climate.

[JDLove]

A little bit off topic, I will have 2 days overstay.

Does anyone know where exactly to go in Suvarnabhumi Airport to inform about the 2 day overstay and pay the fine? I want to make sure I inform them first and not the other way round

In the past you just followed the normal route and once at Immigration they would advise you and take you to the section to pay the fine.

[ubonjoe]

A little bit off topic, I will have 2 days overstay.

Does anyone know where exactly to go in Suvarnabhumi Airport to inform about the 2 day overstay and pay the fine? I want to make sure I inform them first and not the other way round

You cannot inform them until go through security and get in the line for departure immigration.

[KhunBENQ]

Thanks guys, I will take your advice and leave within the date, seems too much uncertainty about what risks one would attract in the current climate.

Why don't you give the details?

Most nationals can stay up to 60 days without having a visa beforehand and without leaving the country.

Just one simple 30 day extension for 1900 Baht.

So what is your concrete situation/plan?

[flyingdoc]

Why not pay the 1,900 baht for an extension and be legal???

[HomeinThailand]

A little bit off topic, I will have 2 days overstay.

Does anyone know where exactly to go in Suvarnabhumi Airport to inform about the 2 day overstay and pay the fine? I want to make sure I inform them first and not the other way round

You cannot inform them until go through security and get in the line for departure immigration.

As Joe stated, you do not tell them before hand. Once you get to the passport official and they determine you have overstayed, they signal someone to come and escort you to the desk where you will pay your fine. The process can be quick, if there is no one there. My last time leaving Thailand, my flight left at 01:40 the day after my visa on arrival expired. I was at passport control just before midnight but it didn't matter. I was flagged and taken to the counter. My passport was stamped and no fine was paid. Total time, less than 5 minutes. There were three others in front of me that had to pay fines.

[KhunBENQ]

My last time leaving Thailand, my flight left at 01:40 the day after my visa on arrival expired. I was at passport control just before midnight but it didn't matter.

That's what some people won't believe.

They look for the scheduled departure time and not when you arrive at the checkpoint.

But obviously they will handle that with mercy,

Edited April 18, 2016 by KhunBENQ

[Bullie]

Why be willing to part with 5000 baht instead of 1900 which will allow you to stay legally for the extra 10 days in the country!

Just go to an immigration office near you, it´s done and dusted before you can say uncle...

[tropo]

Why be willing to part with 5000 baht instead of 1900 which will allow you to stay legally for the extra 10 days in the country!

Just go to an immigration office near you, it´s done and dusted before you can say uncle...

One example, the OP is vacationing in a distant place or island, far far away from an immigration office, in which case the 3000 would be a worthwhile expense.

For some people getting an extension could be a day or more of effort depending on where they are stationed. The OP is obviously a tourist so I can imagine he likes to tour around.

[JDLove]

I ended up overstaying 9 days and the processing at the airport is unchanged. The officers were all very professional and as before I was asked to pay 500baht per day. My take is that unless you are caught doing something wrong then a few days overstay is not an issue. I would very much doubt we will hear of anyone getting in trouble over this. It's was remarkably quiet at the airport !

[KhunBENQ]

Before asking about "planned overstay" better first ask here which possibilities you have to avoid it (except leaving earlier).

All chances known and used?

I have a family (house), car in my name and a substantial amount of money in Thai banks.

Do you think I would risk a single day of overstay, missing extension etc.?

Planned overstay is for first and possibly last time tourists.

Edited May 4, 2016 by KhunBENQ

[thaibreaker]

We really do not know how much chance there is of arrest if a police checkpoint notices you have a short overstay. As yet, we have no data. I can imagine an extortion attempt by some officers in some locations. I can also imagine your nationality playing a part in whether you are warned to immediately leave or actually arrested. As stated, if you are arrested and deported, you can be blacklisted for any length overstay.

Yes, we do have data for years. Why should they have changed this now? There have been many reports for years of people being arrested at immigration checkponts with just a few days overstay.

I see no reason why the immigration officers should look at this in a different way now. The rules should be more strictly enforced (although I doubt they are) , not the other way around.

But yes, I agree it would be up to each and every officer, especially if money is involved. Some get lucky, some don`t.

[Ronuk]

I ended up overstaying 9 days and the processing at the airport is unchanged. The officers were all very professional and as before I was asked to pay 500baht per day. My take is that unless you are caught doing something wrong then a few days overstay is not an issue. I would very much doubt we will hear of anyone getting in trouble over this. It's was remarkably quiet at the airport !

It's a shame you couldn't of acted more professional and sorted out an extension of stay instead of being on a planned over stay. No doubt you will be the first one to cry 'Foul' the next time you attempt to enter and the wrong immigration officer is on duty and gives you some grief over your previous over stay stamp.

People like you are the cause of people that do want to do it properly, having more and more hoops to jump through.