Immigration Department Inspection

[Homer (?2011)]

Immigration Department Inspection

Officials from Pattaya Immigration Department went out inspecting hotels, guest houses, and rooms for rent where tourists stay around South Pattaya in the evening of Thursday 26th July.


They wanted to make sure that after publicizing the residency notification rule, that everyone involved is respecting it. The rule dating back to 1979 is being repeated to inform all involved about tourists residing at their establishments within 24 hours via the new convenient Internet service. According to the law, foreigners staying over 90 days must register where they are staying in Thailand.

The obligation of landlords, apartment owners, proprietors and hotel managers is that once a foreign guest stays in their residence, this issue must be reported to immigration officers within 24 hours from the date residency is taken up. Failing to perform this duty; results in a penalty of 2,000 Baht. If a hotel manager fails to follow upon the act; a penalty ranges from 2,000 to 10,000 Baht.

Pattaya People

Nice new way for immigration office to make some money

[KoratCat]

It's nothing new, but probably some hotels, guesthouses etc. didn't take the trouble.

It's important to know that private people have this duty too.

It might be interesting to know more about this "new convenient Internet service" it can be done via. Who knows more about it?

[Isaan Rollie]

Nice new way for immigration office to make some money

I don't see anything wrong with the Thai government's enforcing its law for notification by the hotels and guesthouses. The visitors always have to fill out a form upon checking in at a hotel. If the hotel mangement which is usually Thai doesn't pass this on to the immi they should be fined, especially when this can easily be entered into the immi's database via an internet connection. The tourist doesn't have to pay.

[Naam Jai (?2008)]

The "Pattaya People" should respond by asking if Immigration Authorities want a head count in the morning.