I took this screenshot this morning - every single time someone comes on here and says it's ok to overstay even for a short time, just pay the fine on the way out, Im going to post it.

It shouldnt be a drama- Mae Sai have a reasonable reputation. Worse case they wont let you leave if they wont give you one.

If he cant tell the difference after 10 years..... :)

That picture is from Chaengwattana, it is NOT from Chiang Mai.

@Bill *******

what you've heard is wrong. In and out of Chiang Mai immigration for over 5 years - tshirt, shorts and flipflops and Ive never once had a problem. There are some immigration offices that are apparently anal about dress - Chiang Mai isnt one of then

Passport personal details page, visa itself, latest extension of stay stamps and TM day report slip/departure card. Hand it all over to the copy shop at Prom - it's two baht a page and they know which ones to copy.

In terms of the visa, it is is canceled from the date advised by the school in the letter - source, I did it one hour ago. In my case, it cancels May 14, so I have to leave on or by May 14 or I'm on overstay.

The rest - as to is it required or not - my new employer said no, my school (also your school) says yes. My take - if in doubt, get it done anyway. With the letter you'll need your usual passport copies and it's counter 8 at Promenada.

Go to Jim. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

Presuming your first language is English it's in no way misleading or difficult. They give you a stamp that gives you a date to leave buy.

Who would have thought legally working in Thailand would be so hard na krap ;)