Hi there,
Friend of mine is visiting in June from the UK, he is planning to stay for 40 days what is his best option?
If he overstays 10 days will he have a fine and any future consequences for future visits?
Thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK traveler visiting Thailand for 40 days in June has a couple of options: he can either enter on a visa-exempt basis, receiving 30 days, and then extend his stay for an additional 30 days at an immigration office for 1,900 THB, or he can obtain a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) beforehand, which grants him 60 days upon arrival. If he considers overstaying by 10 days, he faces a fine of 5,000 THB and there could be potential future consequences, including a ban from re-entry if caught by immigration authorities. It's strongly advised against planning any overstays due to the serious legal implications and risk of detention.