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February 22nd, 2006, 05:55
"BANGKOK: -- The fine for remaining in Thailand past the expiry date of a permit to stay, currently 200 baht a day, will rise to 500 baht a day with effect from March 15.

However, the maximum fine payable will remain the same, at 20,000 baht, Pol Lt Gen Suwat Thamrongsrisakul, Commander of the Immigration Bureau, stated in a document posted in Thai on the Bureau's website. The document gave no reason for the increase.

--Phuket Gazette 2006-02-21 : via www.thaivisa.com (http://www.thaivisa.com)
February 22nd, 2006, 17:42
With respect to wowpow, the reason is no doubt that a 200 baht a day fine is ridiculously low. :faroah:
February 23rd, 2006, 02:09
With respect to wowpow, the reason is no doubt that a 200 baht a day fine is ridiculously low. :faroah:

I agree. And 500 is baht is still tooooooo low. Imagine if a Thai person overstays in Europe or America for just 1 day he would have his passport stamped with bad comments for all to see, and it would then trouble him when applying for a visa at any embassy in the future.