Question 1

Does my child need a separate visa if a parent holds a DTV?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Immigration status in Thailand is personal (Immigration Act B.E. 2522) — a parent's DTV does not cover the child. Spouses and unmarried children under 20 apply for a separate DTV Dependent visa, filed from outside Thailand, with translated and legalised proof of relationship. Verify current requirements on the official e-visa portal (thaievisa.go.th).

Question 2

What is the overstay fine in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

In practice 500 THB per day of overstay, capped at 20,000 THB (reached at 40 days), collected on exit. The statutory basis is Immigration Act §81. Children under 15 are exempt from the fine in Immigration Bureau practice, but the overstay stamp still goes into the child's passport. Verify current rates with the Immigration Bureau.

Question 3

Can overstay lead to a ban on re-entering Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the real risk of overstay is the blacklist, not the fine. Leaving voluntarily: under 90 days overstay — no ban; 90 days to 1 year — 1-year ban; 1–3 years — 3 years; 3–5 years — 5 years; over 5 years — 10 years. If arrested for overstay: up to 5 or 10 years ban. Thresholds are Immigration Bureau practice — verify before travel.

Question 4

My landlord won't return the deposit. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

Residential leases are governed by Civil and Commercial Code §537–571 and consumer-protection rules for residential leasing. Typical escalation: document the apartment's condition and correspondence, send a written demand with a deadline, complain to the OCPB (consumer protection board), then sue — courts often side with tenants where deductions are unsubstantiated. Details depend on the contract and evidence; treat this as a starting framework.

Question 5

What is TM30 and does it apply to me?

Accepted Answer

TM30 (Immigration Act §38) is the duty of the householder — the owner or possessor of the dwelling — to notify Immigration within 24 hours when a foreigner stays at the premises. The fine for not filing is up to 2,000 THB. It applies to hosting any foreigner, including your own child; it is separate from the foreigner's own visa status.

Question 6

Can a foreigner own a condo in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes — foreigners can own condominium units freehold within the 49% foreign quota of a building's saleable area (Condominium Act), with purchase funds remitted from abroad and documented. Owning land is generally not available to foreigners; long leases and other structures carry their own legal risks. Verify quota availability and fund-transfer requirements before purchase.

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