johnnyk wrote:Yes, other than an accident or severe medical problem there is no reason for those claiming to be adults to overstay.
Drunk and stupid are not generally considered valid reasons.

An accident won't save you either, unless you get the hospital to sort it all out first.
Nearly 3 years ago, I was hospitalised for 11 days. My visa expired after day 3 in there. I thought I knew what I was doing. Ie:
1. Letter from doctor, showing I couldn't travel for xxx number of days after being discharged.
2. This letter will do no good in Ranong to get off the overstay.
3. Went to Soi Suan Plu on the exact day. Still on crutches.
4. Was seen by the imm doctor there who gave me another month before she considered I was fit to travel.
5. 1,900 Baht for a 14 day extension.
6. 5,000 Baht overstay fine (25 days @200 in those days)
7. Come back and we'll treat you as a special case and not fine you again.
8. I went to Ranong when I could walk properly and paid a 5 day overstay. Seemed better than a potential 1,900 extension and possible fine at Soi Suaan Plu.
So, unless you do it properly in hospital (I believe they can sort your visa out for you, certainly in BKK, but I'm not sure about here in HH), you are definitely not let off for a hospital stay. Believe me.