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What are the recent changes to Thailand's visa rules regarding overstays as informed by the Penang consulate?

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Jul 23, 2018

8 years ago

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Just been informed in Penang that if you have any overstay you will be rejected for visa. Getting tough.

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Recent information from the Penang consulate indicates that individuals with any overstay will face rejection when applying for a visa. This announcement highlights a stricter enforcement of visa regulations, with previous notices labeling many cases as 'high risk'.

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It was stated as "high risk" in the announcement from Penang consulate in May... I guess their "high risk" means almost every case.

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Tod *********

just been informed as in you're IN Penang now and they told you this at the consulate or what?

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Barry *******

Don't overstay.

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Agent at Banana told me

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