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Are Thai immigration officers checking the TDAC at airports after May 1st?

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Winston ************
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Are they checking the TDAC at the airports? I've seen a few posts and comments saying IOs are at best just glancing at the TDAC QR code but not scanning it. Some posts even said they were waived through without having done the TDAC. For those who arrived after May 1st, what's been your experience? Is the TDAC being strictly enforced? Just to add: I'm NOT advocating for NOT filling it out: I'm just asking about IO attitude towards it.
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The consensus among travelers arriving in Thailand after May 1st is that immigration officers are checking the TDAC indirectly through the passport scanning system rather than asking for physical proof like the QR code or email. Many users reported that once their passport is scanned, the system indicates whether they have completed the TDAC, leading some travelers to be waved through without a direct check. However, there are instances where non-compliance with the TDAC results in travelers being sent back to complete it before proceeding to immigration. Some airlines also enforce the requirement prior to boarding.
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Ryan ********
Ryan ********
Yes they are
Wheres *****
Wheres *****
Its a very easy proces i have a video walkthru if you need one. Its like any other eta weve filled out..pretty standard..

Btw.. It's attached to your passport number.. has anyone you know been waived thru without doing it after
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Wheres *****
Wheres *****
Ex. In Singapore you can't go thru auto gates without filling out their eta.. ask how I know
Aaron *******
Aaron *******
Why.
Dany ********
Dany ********
whats all the fuzz about the TDAC and these questions that indicate a fear of doing it??? its such an easy process and its such a low effort that its not even worth worrying about… whats the problem??
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Dany *******
Because most western tourists have a need to complain about something.
Dany ********
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 310 true and real 🤣
Bob **********
Bob **********
I’m sure it’s on there computer screen as soon as he swipes your passport just happened to me in Cambodia I asked IO said on computer
Lewey ************
Lewey ************
Yes they check it. I had to do it at Suvarnabhumi a couple of days ago, at 1 am. My phone died but luckily they have some machines to do it and it doesn't take much time at all to fill the form. The immigration officer knows whether you've done it when they check your passport in their system.
Fudel *************
Fudel *************
take less time do the qr than así about this 😂
Mark ********
Mark ********
Never looked at mine just waived me through
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I filled mine out and didn't need to show them anything. I assume, like other countries, once they scan your passport it tells them if you've completed one or not.

I arrived in bkk 2 days ago. At least 10 people infront and around me were sent away by immigration officers to fill it out at the back of the line. So many older tourists were confused why they were told to leave the desk.

My son arrived back in bkk a week ago was asked by the airline in hong kong before boarding to show proof of tdac
Matthew *******
Matthew *******
The very fact you are asking these questions all pointing towards not filing it out…
Dca *****
Dca *****
if the question is: Are Thai Immigration Officers asking to physically see the email from TDAC or the TDAC QR Code on your mobile phone or a hard copy printout, then the answer is not necessarily:

Because, there is the scenario where a traveler fills out their TDAC on the kiosks/tablets/computer at the Port of Entry upon landing or on arrival and perhaps you might jot down the confirmation code provided....

However, everyone needs a properly filled out TDAC that matches the information in their passport. If there is any mis-match among information between the TDAC and your passport, then you will need to fill out/submit a new TDAC
Greg ********
Greg ********
I completed mine. I handed over my passport and had my phone in my hand and told the IO I have the TDAC here. She had already scanned my passport. She said "no need' and pointed at the screen. The queue for people at the terminals to complete one was longer than the immigration queue. People were sent back if not complete. They were asked by staff before joining the immigration queue. Some airlines will not let you board without TDAC completed.
Neil ******
Neil ******
The immigration officer didn’t look at mine but I assume he checks it via passport number online
Elías ********
Elías ********
They "check" it at the moment they swipe your passport, and the system tells them everything is OK.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
They're not checking it because it's associated with your passport and they see it as soon as they scan your passport. If it doesn't come up when they scan you passport, then you'll run into issues.
Julie ********************
Julie ********************
Just follow instructions..
James ********
James ********
Jack ********
Jack ********
Once they scan your passport the system checks if you have a DTAC. Basics of a database
Will ************
Will ************
They know if you have completed one

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