What happens at the automated departure gates for travelers who are on overstay in Thailand?

Jan 3, 2025
4 days ago
Ronald *********
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I am not on overstay, and depart in a couple weeks.

I was just wondering, what happens at the automated departure gates for some on overstay.

Do they stay closed and how is the fine paid ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When attempting to leave Thailand through automated departure gates, individuals on overstay will find that these gates remain closed. Instead, they will be redirected to a manual immigration desk where they can address the issue of their overstay and pay any associated fines. The experience for those with minor overstays is typically straightforward, but it's advisable to maintain a clear immigration record for future travels.
Declan **********
It will reject you when you attempt to scan your passport and you'll get directed to a booth with an IO in
Carl *******
In the case of an overstay, gates will remain closed and you’ll be directed to an IO. No biggie for overstay really, if few days - but as you said you don’t plan to overstay. Best to keep clear immigration record for future entries etc. πŸ™
Ian *********
Lights flash and 2 arms with boxing gloves come out and box you. Then gloves come off and payment machine comes out!πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Greg ***********
@Ian ********
you forget the exit lanes will be shut down in a gridlock, there will be a loud alarm blaring and everywhere, orange lights will begin to flash. Two armed security guards will approach Mister
@Ronald ********
and taser him into obscurity immediately, before they ask any questions. Taser now, ask questions later, that was their training motto regarding overstayers. (irony off😎)
James *********
Yeah, listen to Irene Hawes
Tania **********
Be always correct with your rights to stay here ; yes they really do not appreciate overstay even if we must to pay to go !
Michael *******
You will be denied access, and have to report to the manned immig desk, set up for naughty boys & girls
Sue **********
Good question, I was asking myself as well just curiousity
Ronald *********
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@Sue *********
The only sensible response to my post.
Greg ***********
@Ronald ********
sensible, but VERY superficial πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Jo **********
don’t do it
Ronald *********
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@Jo *********
I've no intention of overstaying.
Greg ***********
Ronald Jackson . . it is NEVER a good idea to knowingly go into an overstay
Ronald *********
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@Greg **********
I've no intention of overstaying, just curious.
Michael ********
Stayed closed and you get told to report to an immigration officer. There is one person there usually directing people
Roberto *********
Give it a try - it might be malfunctioning! Otherwise you'll be directed to a manual gate for overstay fine processing. No big deal if it's only a few days
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