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thewiz
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THAI IMMIGRATION INTRODUCES JAIL TIME FOR OVERSTAYERS
VISA OVERSTAY: The Untold Story
Jail time for foreigners
Immigration Detention Center, Suan Phlu, Bangkok
-- File photo
BANGKOK (thaivisa.com) : -- Allegedly tired of overstaying foreigners arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport with a valid air ticket and the maximum fine of 20,000 baht in their hands, the Immigration Department is now arresting and jailing people before permitting them to leave Thailand.
Anybody who has overstayed a valid visa in Thailand beyond a period of six weeks (42 days) is no longer permitted to simply turn up with the cash and an air ticket and leave the country after filling in a few forms and handing over the wedge.
For many years now it has been possible for people on long overstay to simply gather together the maximum fine under law of 20,000 baht, purchase an air ticket, travel to Suvarnabhumi and leave Thailand after completing a few formalities. With a change in the command at the top of the Immigration Department ladder this has now altered and anyone whose overstay is 42 days or longer is likely to be arrested.
People on overstay of less than three weeks (21 days) are still able to arrive at the airport with the correct amount of folding stuff, pay the fine due and leave Thailand.
The grey area is for those whose overstay falls in the period between three and six weeks; that is, between 22 and 41 days. They can potentially have a problem. It is being suggested anyone whose overstay falls into this time frame should be aware that it will be up to the Immigration officer and his superiors at an airport or land border crossing to decide whether to detain the recalcitrant foreigner or permit him, or her, to leave unhindered, after payment of the overstay fine has been levied.
As with many legal situations in Thailand involving foreigners and money, the rules tend to bend with the circumstances, and the mood of the relevant official or officials.
Nonetheless, it is being stated quite unequivocally that anyone on overstay exceeding 42 days (six weeks) will be arrested. They will then spend at the very least one or two days behind bars while waiting for the necessary paperwork to be processed. Most will eventually spend some time inspecting the stripy sunlight at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) in Bangkok.
CLEAR UP OVERSTAY IN BANGKOK
Thaivisa.com has been told it is better to clear up long overstay issues in Bangkok rather than in Phuket, Pattaya or elsewhere.
SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR EMBASSY
While embassy officers cannot circumvent or interfere in the process of Thai law they can advise overstayers on the best course of action and provide assistance for their nationals while in custody.
For full story see Edition 1 of Pattaya One out 1 October
-- Pattaya One 2010-09-24
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SUMMARY OF CURRENT OVERSTAY REGULATIONS IN THAILAND:
Under the Immigration Act 2522 overstay is punishable by a jail term of 2 years and/or a fine of maximum 20,000 baht.
"Section 81 : Any alien who stay in the Kingdom without permission or with
permission expired or revoked shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding
two years or a fine not exceeding 20,000 Baht or both."
Immigration Act download: http://www.thaivisa....Act-EN.pdf.html
* Overstay 1 - 21 days: Pay a fine 500 Baht/day at Airport/land border
* Overstay 22 - 41 days: Pay a fine 500 Baht/day, possible arrest/detention, deportation, possible blacklisting
* Overstay 42 days or more: Pay a fine up to 20,000 Baht, arrest/detention, deportation, possible blacklisting
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 8:51 pm on Sep. 23, 2010
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oreally
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WOW!
thewiz,
Thanks Bro, you have done us a huge favor here with this info. Many may not know.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 9:00 pm on Sep. 23, 2010
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China Sailor
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I never understood why people overstay (at least those from visa exception countries).... it is relativity easy to get the right papers/visas and to maintain a presence in Thailand.
IMO overstaying in any country is just dumb...
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Posted on: 9:37 pm on Sep. 23, 2010
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PussyLover 69
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Quote: from China Sailor on 9:37 am on Sep. 24, 2010
I never understood why people overstay (at least those from visa exception countries).... it is relativity easy to get the right papers/visas and to maintain a presence in Thailand.
IMO overstaying in any country is just dumb...
Maybe they were having a jolly good time with the Thai girls that they lost track of the time they had stayed in LOS ???
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Posted on: 10:01 pm on Sep. 23, 2010
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China Sailor
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A great friggin reason to go to jail.... better to do a visa run to a neighboring country and taste the ladies there....
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 12:09 am on Sep. 24, 2010
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bkkz
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I guess many people were taking advantage of the maximum fine of 20,000 B fine by overstaying a year or so. Since the overstay rate was 200/day, it was a good deal.
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Posted on: 2:40 am on Sep. 24, 2010
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cheapcharlie
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Seems more like they are interested in anyone on the run or have reason not to go to the authorities.
Now not only can you be got for the alleged crime but also overstaying as why overstay its so easy not to.
Seems then a message to pedofiles and the like there is nowhere to hide. Also crims from europe often stay there without a visa because the telex can come and catch up with their shady past.
What I dont understand is how thailand can afford to lock up all these people I mean they give like 100 yrs for every nickel and dime dealer so the jails must be full.
Obviously thats why they kill the big fish but lots of people get sent down for minor offences which cost money an all that.
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Posted on: 5:31 am on Sep. 24, 2010
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oreally
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Just to keep us legal, I suppose we all have to "check in" somewhere every now and then.
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Posted on: 10:42 am on Sep. 24, 2010
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thewiz
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British Embassy Warns of Detention for Overstayers exceeding 42 days
Pattaya One overstay story vindicated
BANGKOK: -- The British Embassy in Bangkok have posted updated information on their website warning tourists and expatriates who overstay their permitted stay longer than 42 days that they face the risk of imprisonment.
Still current at 2 October 2010 under the heading “Help for British Nationals”, in the section sub-headed “Entry Requirements”, the Embassy advice to British nationals is clear:
“If you stay in Thailand for longer than the time authorised on your arrival, and you do not have an extension of stay or a valid visa, then this is an offence under Thai Immigration law. You will be fined 500 baht per day for every day you overstay, excluding the first day, up to a maximum of 20,000 baht.
Any foreigner found by the authorities to have overstayed their visa is also at risk of being held in detention, fined and deported at their own expense. The Thai authorities have stated they will always enforce detention of overstays for more than 42 days.
They may also be black-listed from re-entering Thailand.”
Source: http://ukinthailand....quirements&pg=4
Under the Immigration Act 2522 overstay is punishable by a jail term of 2 years and/or a fine of maximum 20,000 baht.
"Section 81 : Any alien who stay in the Kingdom without permission or with
permission expired or revoked shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding
two years or a fine not exceeding 20,000 Baht or both."
This is not a new law or regulation; it has been in effect as part of the Immigration Act 1979 and is merely an enforcement of existing Immigration law.
The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau on October 1, 2010 appointed a new Immigration Commissioner. It is widely expected that enforcement of immigration rules and regulations will be carried out more rigorously under the new incumbent.
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Posted on: 12:43 am on Oct. 2, 2010
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madfrog
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I arrived today and in the airport on top of the desk of the grumpy immigration people they have big screen that display warnings one after the other:
Any foreigner who overstay will be fined 500 baht per day
Any traveller who transit via Suwanapoum airport has to pay 700 baht
Anyone who travel with valuables worth over 10.000 baht risk troubles if he dare to use the green channel (meaning anyone who does not arrive naked...i mean, anyone who has a good suitcase+some clothes and a camera has more than 10.000 baht value with him...this one is REALLY ridiculous)
Anyone who import/export animal or plant product risk prosecution...
Anyone who import more than 1 liter of alcool or 250 cigarettes risk prosecution
Anyone who import over 20.000 dollars in cash has to do a declaration or he risk prosecution...anyway if he do a declaration I guess the BIB will be VERY interested to where he is going....he might make new friends while "en route" and have some misadventure...
Then there is a sign that wish a warm welcome to all travellers (except all the bad bad ones mentionned before I guess...so minus virtually everyone...)
Madfrog
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Posted on: 7:11 am on Oct. 2, 2010
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