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Buchholz, on 2012-05-08 06:54:49, said:

I am waiting for them to raise the White Flag,
since surrendering to reality is the first sign of recovery..

Imagine a classroom of 40 Thai kids yelling 'Teacher, battery mot!'......

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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


-- 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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The Golden Rule: Never go overstay in Thailand, not even a single day!

It perhaps would be a little cheaper to approach your land lord, explain the problem and request that you break the lease and lose your two months security deposit (assuming the lease is not too expensive).

You could be in for a hard time in LOS if you are that sensitive to noise when you are sleeping as there nearly always seems to be some sort of noise going down (24/7) everywhere except for out in the boondocks.

Ummm the article from the Pataya Times was stopped, just before the interesting part...:

"Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence with little or no warning.  All people should avoid areas that may be targeted for demonstrations and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations or large gatherings. all people should monitor local media to keep updated with the latest information of any demonstrations and areas to avoid.In the past, the Thai government has increased security force presence and patrols in response to possible political demonstrations.  all people might encounter police or military personnel at roadblocks or other security checkpoints.  People should obey all instructions from them.  Be sure to carry identification and proof of all your citizenship at all times to present if asked by authorities.

Grenades were detonated in Chiang Mai in the last week at a military installation and at a local construction company.  These attacks appear to be politically motivated, not acts of international terrorism, and travel to Thailand remains generally safe.

However, more such attacks cannot be ruled out.  In March and April 2010, a series of similar explosives attacks targeted police and military sites, the same local construction company, and Bangkok Bank branches and ATMs.  Some of those incidents involved military-grade munitions and took place at or near areas frequented by foreigners.

Similar incidents involving grenades and improvised explosive devices continue to take place in and around Bangkok.  All people should exercise caution and vigilance, especially after dark.  Immediately report to law enforcement or security personnel any unattended packages or bags or suspicious objects in public areas.

All citizens in Thailand should register with the Consular Section of their Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate General in Chiang Mai or through their nations' travel registration website.

For information on general crime and security issues, U.S. citizens may also consult the Department of State's Country Specific Information for Thailand and the Worldwide Caution, located at the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website.  U.S. citizens may also obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 from the United States and Canada, or 202-501-4444 from overseas.

The American Citizen Services section of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok is located at 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.  The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049 and by e-mail at acsbkk@state.gov.  The emergency after-hours telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.

The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is located at 387 Wichayanond Road in Chiang Mai.  The American Citizen Services Unit of the Consulate General can be reached by calling 66-53-107-777 and by e-mail at acschn@state.gov.  The after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-81-881-1878."

Iodine deficiency blamed for low IQ

The average IQ among Thai children has dropped to just 91 compared to the international average score of 90-110, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said Thursday citing a 2009 report.

Blaming iodine deficiency as the culprit, the ministry will soon issue a regulation insisting that all salted products carry iodine. Health stations nationwide will also be required to provide iodine supplements to pregnant women from October onwards.

Urging manufacturers of salt, fish sauce, crispy snacks and instant noodle to add iodine to their products at a meeting yesterday, Jurin said the deficiency problem had to be solved among pregnant women, newborns and children in particular.


-- The Nation 2010-08-27

Piengrudee, on 2010-08-25 08:33:33, said:

This thread is about the Red Leaders' cases. Perhaps you could find a more appropriate, topic-related thread to post the the above news in (and while you're at it, post a link to the article, and use the proper date of its publication as the one you wrote is incorrect).

A review of the pinned thread is in order:

News Clippings Posting Guidelines  
http://www.thaivisa....ing-guidelines/

Thank you.

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This is the same problem PM Chuan had, but I think that Abhisit has more moxie. He is the best politician that Thailand has to offer and he needs support rather than constant criticism if he is going to change anything for the better.
Both the red and the yellow leaders are mostly unprincipled opportunists looking for ways to enrich themselves at the expense of the Thai people. Abhisit is not perfect, but he is the closest thing to it around these parts politically .

coconutter, on 2010-08-19 00:29:03, said:

Pattaya Police Target Belgian National in Work Permit Raid

PATTAYA: -- A Belgian national has been arrested by Pattaya Police on Tuesday morning after being found “managing” a bar in Soi Buakhao without the required paperwork. The establishment is registered in the name of offender’s Thai wife.

Pattaya, the 17th of August 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 1:00am on Tuesday, Colonel Athiswit Kamonrat (Chon-Buri Immigration Superintendent) conducted a raid on the “Dre’s Bar” in Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya. The raid was instigated after investigating officers had observed the premises being managed and operated by a foreign national.

Full story HERE
PATTAYA DAILY NEWS
-- 2010-08-18