So I have ran into a lot of troubles during my stay in Thailand, most of them my own fault. The biggest of which is financial difficulties. I thought I was going to be getting some more money but it turns out I am not, I got stranded in Koh Phanang, and couldn't leave the country to renew my Visa as I planned. I finally got some friends to loan me some money, but my Visa ended on the 18th of January. I have barely enough money to get me back to bangkok in time for my flight but from everything that I have read here they are going to want me to pay 7,000 baht in fees for my overstay. I do not have enough to take care of that. What are the consequences if I cannot pay it? Is it possible to pay later? Thanks for the info. I've really gotten myself into it now : (
Overstaying Your Visa Can Be Fun
Started by Badbanker, 2007-08-19 10:51
#77
Soutpeel
Titanium Member Posted 2011-01-26 16:42:13
I finally got some friends to loan me some money, but my Visa ended on the 18th of January. I have barely enough money to get me back to bangkok in time for my flight but from everything that I have read here they are going to want me to pay 7,000 baht in fees for my overstay. I do not have enough to take care of that. What are the consequences if I cannot pay it? Is it possible to pay later? Thanks for the info. I've really gotten myself into it now : ( Overstay payment on credit....I have read it all now...  My suggestion, go and make some more friends and borrow more money If you cant pay your fine, you may be getting a holiday courtsey of Thailand finests Considering the maximum they will fine you is THB 20,000, you had better stay in country until you get some cash.....turn up at airport with passport in hand, + THB 20,000 + and a plane ticket out of dodge #78
lopburi3
Star Member Posted 2011-01-26 16:44:07
Believe you will be jailed and face court. The fine on exit would be 500 baht per day of overstay. If it goes to court believe it may be less but you will likely be held until paid. Will let someone with experience in dealing with such matters chime in when they see this post. I would make every effort you can to get enough money together so that you can exit ASAP.
#79
Mario2008
Superb Member Posted 2011-01-26 16:46:54
If you can't pay the fine, you can expect to do some time.
You can expect to be arrested and brought before a judge, who will fine you or set a number of days you have to stay in prison if you can't pay. Next is the problem of your air ticket. They can further hold you till you have a ticket out of the country. #80
tubecho
Newbie Posted 2011-05-20 01:59:51
Not true.
They will take you to the airport in handcuffs for everyone to see. You are not allowed phones in your cell and you (and maybe everyone in your cell) will be punished if caught with one. The IDC is as bad as thai jail. You will be kept in a room with 40+ other people, with no bed or pillows, fed sewage and only allowed 2 hours exercise per week. There are plenty of health and safety hazzards there too. Watch out for the bathroom floor slick with oil from washed up dishes (gets about one person a week sent to hospital).
I want to clarify some things here for all as there seems to be a bit of misunderstanding. #81
tubecho
Newbie Posted 2011-05-20 02:17:35
Seriously, do not rely on the immigration police assisting you in any way.
Be prepared! I was one of the unfortunates who turned up at the airport (under 42 days OS) with a ticket to fly and a relative waiting to pay by visa. If you read the OP, as I did when I was in your position, there are few mentions that payment needs to be in cash. The immigration police wouldn't even let me use their phone to call relatives or the embassy and called the local police on me when I began making some progress. The court ATM also has less facilities than standard ATM's so be prepared not to be able to get cash, even if it's in your bank. This is what landed me in jail. Once you're in jail, they won't let you get any numbers. You can only call numbers that you have memorised and the embassy won't lend you a penny to help. Don't expect any help at all from the Thai officials and work on the assumption that you're going to jail and then be deported. So think it through, ask advice and be as prepared as you possibly can be. It won't be bad luck that lands you in the IDC, it'll be bad planning and lack of judgement. Good luck.
So I have ran into a lot of troubles during my stay in Thailand, most of them my own fault. The biggest of which is financial difficulties. I thought I was going to be getting some more money but it turns out I am not, I got stranded in Koh Phanang, and couldn't leave the country to renew my Visa as I planned. I finally got some friends to loan me some money, but my Visa ended on the 18th of January. I have barely enough money to get me back to bangkok in time for my flight but from everything that I have read here they are going to want me to pay 7,000 baht in fees for my overstay. I do not have enough to take care of that. What are the consequences if I cannot pay it? Is it possible to pay later? Thanks for the info. I've really gotten myself into it now : ( Edited by tubecho, 2011-05-20 02:46:43. |
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