Once imprisoned in Thailand, are you blacklisted for life?

@Kieron ******

So was the guy who overstayed. I would try finding out from the Thai Embassy maybe? At least you would know for sure. On the bright side there are other places in south east Asia

@Kieron ******

All the best mate

@Kieron ******

man that sounds terrible. after that experience would you still want to return to Thailand?

@Kieron ******

never plea. Burden of proof is on them.

@Kieron ******

helps to have thai friends or gf.

@Kieron ******

sounds proper wrong. Please answer as much as you can. Private message if you can. what was the actual crime charge ? Did you go to criminal trial at law court, in front of a judge ? No cctv of you finding the phone that night? Who stopped/searched you ? Police ? Pattaya police ? In uniform ? How many ? What was their initial request ? Money ? 300k ? There on the street ? The phones owner was with them ? Surely there were many people in the area 6pm in pattaya ? But they accurately picked you out ? Phone was unlocked ? How long before they took you to police station ? In what way did you disrespect the police ? It could be simple as that. I know two guys busted, one was decent, struck a deal, paid up and shipped out, other one was a dick, spent two years in nick.

How much money did you have in your bank at the time? What price of accommodation were you at ? Do you think you were targeted or unfortunate and random ? I think maybe a simple hustle got out of control, maybe driven by you, and once you cross the line it's hard to come back. Another thai fella was instantly offering 1million baht cash to the arresting officers, they refused, into police station, press and camera crew waiting for the snapshots, station chief not playing ball, they wanted him. Then he's on the front of newspapers and websites and social media and there's a lot of people need pleasing once you get there. I always have 50k cash in my safe just incase small problems. And a reliable friend back home who has been versed, and can ping 1million at the drop of a hat. He'd also get on a flight and deliver it in person 12 hours later such is the importance of not crossing over that threshold into a police station, which is when shit gets formal. You got to pay everyone in authority on duty. Someone's day off ? They hear there's been an arrest. Ker-ching. They want money or life becomes difficult again. You get a court date, you're paying a judge too. Back on the street, most cops will accept quick surprising low amounts, I'm surprised that corruption goes on. But obviously prices go up if you farang, paying money in nice hotel/villa etc, but hold your ground, make them doubt.

@Kieron ******

so on the beach road, when the police first found the phone in your possession, they asked for 20,000 Baht, and you refused ? Did you try to politely barter ? Offer 5000, 8000, 10k, and so on ? What numbers did you call on the phone ? Did you mention somewhere here you had 100k baht on you also ? In cash ? Why so much cash ? Did the police find that too. Do you feel the phones owner, the lady was in on it ? How did you disrespect the police, as you said ? Sounds like a cheap sting, and when you've refused the bung whilst holding 100k baht in your hand, they've got shirty. Could have even been a genuine lost phone, and the sight of the 100k made them seize the opportunity. Why you not pay the 20k ? That was your mistake right there, especially with 100k in the hand, and 200k in the bank.

@Kieron ******

still bro. If you want to come back you should contact an immigration attorney. Even if it's in your home country. Or try to reach out to one in Thailand.

@Kieron ******

I understand this, basicaly this is the most common practice "guilty before proper judgement", however if is possible to get any fine paid is worth it, as this can also clear the ban if judge is ok and don't want to "fuck you up" by his verdict.

@Kieron ******

is true , fine is based on days which is 500 per day, but can't exceed 20.000 THB this is max fine, can't be more than that even if 100 days of overstay. It's regulated by the Law.

@Kieron ******

so not long enough to be blacklisted just for the overstay. It's going to be down to what the court said. I see on another thread below you said to the judge you just wanted to go home, he may well have added a blacklist period but it should be in your paperwork