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What are the risks of overstaying a visa in Thailand?
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DO NOT OVERSTAY YOUR VISA.
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The conversation emphasizes the importance of not overstaying a visa in Thailand, warning that overstaying can lead to severe penalties, including fines, potential bans from re-entering the country, and legal issues. Participants express concern for individuals who overstay and discuss the realities of enforcement, with mentions of a specific crackdown on overstay cases and the consequences faced by individuals who exceed their visa duration. Some comments touch on personal experiences and the emotional toll of overstaying, while others debate the ethics of reporting those who violate immigration laws.
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Mark ********
Good news!
Cheryl **********
On the Surat Thani immigration website they have a rogue's gallery -- pictures of happy IOs and the people they've arrested (faces covered). Many are for overstay. Google Translate helped me to find out that there are people overstaying by years and years.
Tod *********
A lot of people tend to be quite caviler about overstaying but in reality it is against the law and the way the overstay riles are written IF you're caught out on an overstay of 1 day to 1 year you can indeed be banned for 5 years.
Granted I don't know anyone who was caught on a short overstay (less than 90 days) who was banned BUT the law is written so that it is a possibility.
I would say DON'T overstay.
Granted I don't know anyone who was caught on a short overstay (less than 90 days) who was banned BUT the law is written so that it is a possibility.
I would say DON'T overstay.
Johnsuma ******
Any honest expat must report any outlaw they know that overstay or work without license. Its a duty.
Scott **********
snitches get stiches lol...there are many reasons people overstay not all need someone like you sticking their beak in..mind your own
Richard *********
Just saying everyone! Look in your own back yard before slating what is happening here!!!
Markus **********
"might possibly have been involved in crimes or any outlawed activities only to smear this country's image..." so much bs!
Jeremy ********
I wonder how many have passed away but were never reported?
Martin *********
Only 8k ?
Jason ******
Seems like a good deal just 20,000 Baht, overstay for a few years until you want to move somewhere else and the ban won't mean anything if you don't get caught and ready to leave for good and don't plan on coming back!
Martin *********
@Robert ******
not my problem , I know them I wouldn’t say they are friends 😉 , it’s just both ‘ I believe ‘ are living from hand to mouth , pouncing , ones working I think , not sure now . They don’t want a deportation stamp . And have nothing ( again I’m not 100% ) back in the uk .
Robert *******
OPMartin, They do not have to be scared. It is just a 20.000 Thb fine, a nice lecture of some officials and a ban to come back. Dress up nice be polite and have the money available. But by staying inside there is more to be scared of, if they run into a Police check.
Martin *********
@Robert ******
yeah , ( and I know of two cases myself ) are to scared actually to try and leave because both have overstayed for over a year , 3 years in one case . I wouldn’t want anything hanging over me , luckily I’ve retired , these guys are only in their 30’s I’d guess , and not known to each other .
Robert *******
OPThey only hunt for the 8K, but not tell the names. So stressing all the over-stayers and hoping lots of them leave voluntary.
Richard *********
Makes me wonder how many in my home country???
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