JohnLennon Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hi everyone, first time posting here although I have used this forum a lot for general advice as everyone seems nice and helpful! I have been in Thailand for 6 months and had visas for all of my time here. My current visa runs out tomorrow, on the 27th, however I leave Thailand to return to the UK on the 1st August. On the 28th - 30th I will fly to Krabi and back for one last weekend with my girlfriend before I leave. I figured that by going to Chaengwattana to renew I would likely spend 2500 (including taxis there and back etc) and if I overstay my visa by 5 days I will have to pay 2500 fine. So my question is, will I be asked to just pay this fine when I am leaving Bangkok on the 1st? if so, I am fine with that and will just do that, or will someone say something on my way to Krabi and back? Thanks in advance for your help and sorry if I have asked a stupid/already answered question JohnLennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Man Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Hello "John Lennon" My personal thoughts on the subject of "Overstay" and dealing with Thai Immigration is I always keep my UK Passport clear of any "Black Marks" / Overstay stamps as I don't want to have any problems or issues with Thai Immigration in the future; other than my 90 Day reporting and my annual "Extension to stay" I'd rather have no contact with Thai Immigration at all. . . . Just my school of thought ! I'd do the renewal myself. . . . Edited July 26, 2017 by Rimmer Font size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Unless you get caught before leaving the country just paying the overstay fine is all there would be at the airport. If caught it could be a stay in detention, deportation and a ban from entering the country for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLennon Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks Grump Old Man, pretty solid advice, definitely not grump ubonjoe, thanks, when you say getting caught how would this happen? Been here 6 months and must have been really lucky because i've never felt once like I was going to be stopped or 'caught' by police. Do you think this is likely to happen at the airport when I fly to Krabi and back? For domestic flights they usually just check the photo page correct? Thanks for your advice guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul18620 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 You can't think much of your girlfriend if your not willing to pay 2500 bhat all in as you have stated so you can stay the extra days hassle free. I just hope you don't get caught if you don't do this as you won't be seeing her for a long time so you better have a good last weekend together as might be your last for a very very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 minute ago, JohnLennon said: ubonjoe, thanks, when you say getting caught how would this happen? Been here 6 months and must have been really lucky because i've never felt once like I was going to be stopped or 'caught' by police. Do you think this is likely to happen at the airport when I fly to Krabi and back? For domestic flights they usually just check the photo page correct? I was just informing you of the risk. No greater risk flying within the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul18620 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, JohnLennon said: Thanks Grump Old Man, pretty solid advice, definitely not grump ubonjoe, thanks, when you say getting caught how would this happen? Been here 6 months and must have been really lucky because i've never felt once like I was going to be stopped or 'caught' by police. Do you think this is likely to happen at the airport when I fly to Krabi and back? For domestic flights they usually just check the photo page correct? Thanks for your advice guys If you think its likely not to happen that you get caught,I suppose you couldn't let me know the lottery numbers for this weekend can you . You can't predict what will happen when you visit Krabi,for instance you might get into an accident and when they inspect your passport you would be on overstay already since your visa expires tomorrow.I hope you don't get into any kind of accident but you can't tell what is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLennon Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: I was just informing you of the risk. No greater risk flying within the country. Very much appreciate the information ubonjoe. So I should be alright travelling to Krabi and back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLennon Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Paul, I don't feel like you are making any positive contributions to this discussion, so if you could kindly move on and bother someone else that would be lovely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 11 minutes ago, JohnLennon said: So I should be alright travelling to Krabi and back? It should not be a problem by air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Bickering removed. Keep it civil please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paul18620 Posted July 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2017 I said it would be wise to go to your local immigration office and pay for the extension on your visa which will expire tomorrow ,but you don't think it is worth the 2500 bhat that it would cost you. You would rather take a risk ,of maybe being caught and probably banned from entering Thailand for a long time. Its your own fault if you get caught as people have informed you what to do but if you don't listen its up to you !!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post saakura Posted July 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, JohnLennon said: Paul, you didn't inform me of a single piece of useful information. I have listened to ubonjoe, who has actually given me some practical advice. I like how you wish for me to get caught though, aren't you a positive person! He was actually being nice enough to warn you that for the sake of 2500 Baht, even if there is a very remote chance of getting caught, it would not be worth it, especially if you have a gf here whom you plan to live with in the future. You seem to be looking only for a reply that fits into your pre-planned option of paying the overstay fine at the airport. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just go and do the extension. As immigration is tightening up as we have read nowadays. You never know what they might be up to. Don't give the immigration a reason to fault you. Go Go Go extend your visa for 5 days to save yourself from possible inconvenience even if it might inconvenient you for a few hours travelling. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: If caught it could be a stay in detention, deportation and a ban from entering the country for 5 years all that for only a 5 day overstay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLennon Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, paul18620 said: I said it would be wise to go to your local immigration office and pay for the extension on your visa which will expire tomorrow ,but you don't think it is worth the 2500 bhat that it would cost you. No you didn't, you just made a series of sarcastic comments. 3 minutes ago, Moonmoon said: Just go and do the extension. As immigration is tightening up as we have read nowadays. You never know what they might be up to. Don't give the immigration a reason to fault you. Go Go Go extend your visa for 5 days to save yourself from possible inconvenience even if it might inconvenient you for a few hours travelling. Cheers you are probably right, Thanks Moonmoon. 9 minutes ago, saakura said: He was actually being nice enough to warn you that for the sake of 2500 Baht, even if there is a very remote chance of getting caught, it would not be worth it, especially if you have a gf here whom you plan to live with in the future. You seem to be looking only for a reply that fits into your pre-planned option of paying the overstay fine at the airport. No he wasn't. An example of being nice about it, is Moonmoons post. 4 minutes ago, YetAnother said: all that for only a 5 day overstay ? That's my thoughts, they wouldn't be that strict surely? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted July 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2017 As you seem incapable to stop petty bickering and the original question has been answered, this is now closed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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