My friend has a 30 day overstay on a tourist visa due to a combination of dengue fever and a scooter accident. She does not have a hospital certificate. Would it be better for her to go to samui immigration to pay the overstay fine, and apply for a retroactive 30 day extension (she was too sick to go to samui for her extension before) Or should she just book a flight out of the country tomorrow and pay the fee at the border. Is there a chance she would not be allowed back in after a 30 day overstay?
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The post discusses a friend's situation regarding a 30-day overstay on a tourist visa caused by dengue fever and a scooter accident. The community advises her to either pay the overstay fine directly at the airport upon exiting or visit the Samui immigration office. However, there is skepticism about the effectiveness of seeking a retroactive extension given she does not have a medical certificate. Most commenters agree that leaving the country is preferable, noting that immigration officers typically do not care about the reasons for an overstay, and confirm that an overstay fee of 500 baht per day will apply.