Non-B visa expired

[Stokakrishna]

My Non-B visa expired last friday (on 21st of june). I've been in thailand on non-b visa since 2008 and this is the first time i'm overstaying it. My work permit is valid till 30th of june.

My question is: Can i just go the border, pay the fine for overstaying my visa and leave Thailand? I want to go to Laos and apply for tourist visa?

Is it that simple? or ar ethere any things i should be aware of, or have any additional documents?

[lopburi3]

There is a slight chance of a police check finding you are overstay and that might result in a night in jail and facing a judge (although fine is likely to be the same or less). Always best to leave by air when on overstay. But land exit risk is quite small. Getting a tourist visa should not be a problem.

[ubonjoe]

You should leave as soon as possible. You don't have to wait for your work permit to expire. Your employer should of canceled it already in fact.

[Stokakrishna]

Jesus Christ!! jail? is that possible? gonna book a flight to vientiane today

[lopburi3]

As said the chance is slight but it is always there when overstay - and heading to borders can increase that chance a bit. But it is very small as they do not seem to be targeting travelers as they have at times in the past.

[Stokakrishna]

Thanx. i've decided to take the bus to the border (the money factor).