Dear All,
I'm very sorry I injured my back and could not come back as scheduled on June 10th (June 11th arrival), especially to support for the upcoming meeting.
Because the seats on my airline were completely full, we could not get earlier flight than June 23rd (arrival Friday June 24th).
I really need your help to ask Thai Immigration regarding my Re-Entry Permit, as I will arrive past expiration date of my permit.
1) I am a US passport holder, and I also have Residence Certificate (TM. 17), white cover
2) I have a Multiple Re-Entry Permit No.2278/2558 which was issued on June 22, 2015 and valid until June 21, 2016.
3) My original arrival date would have been June 11, 2016. However, after a sudden back problem on June 8th, which I had to go to emergency room at hospital, and could not walk/travel. I am now in recovery and able to travel, but the fastest flight I could get was June 23rd (because i"m travelling with my 3 children and all seats full -- need to get 4 seats but not available)
My new arrival date will be on June 24, 2016, which will be 3 days late.
4) Thai Embassy in Los Angeles could not assist me, and says I must contact Thai Immigration in Bangkok
Questions:
( ) What can I do in my situation? please ask them to advise how I may prepare for my arrival at airport
( ) Will I be able to enter Thailand with my re-entry permit that expired by 3 days?
( ) Do I need to pay a fine for 3 days late? Is payment required to be in Thai Baht?
Please note I am cc: P"Kob on this email incase P'Kob may have helpful information.
I also include the pages from my Residence Certificate attached.
Thank you,
Lisa