Hello, I have questions about reporting to Thai immigration for update of TM-30 upon re-entry.
Thanks in advance for reading & for any advice.
I'm on a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa and plan to do a border run this weekend, Chiang Khong/Houayxay. Last time I left the country I was fined 1600 B for not reporting to immigration/updating my TM-30 within 24 hours of reentry--I was 2 weeks late, had no idea about the requirement.
My questions are:
1) Does the fine go up by the day--is it 200 baht/day after the first 24 hours, as I seem to remember reading somewhere?
2) Can I report in Chiang Rai, even though my address is in Chiang Mai?
3) If I report in Chiang Rai, are their reporting hours the same as the CM Immigration TM-30 office (8:30-4:30, every day)? How are the lineups at the Chiang Rai office on a Sunday, if it's open on Sunday?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks clarification on the process of updating their TM-30 upon re-entry to Thailand, specifically related to potential fines associated with late reporting, the ability to report in a different province (Chiang Rai instead of Chiang Mai), and operational details of the Chiang Rai immigration office.