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Can you apply for a TDAC if living in Thailand and leaving for 1 or 2 days?

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Can you apply for a tdac if you are living in Thailand and only leaving Thailand for a 1 or 2 days.
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The question pertains to whether one can apply for a TDAC (Temporary Departure Authorization Certificate) while residing in Thailand and only leaving for a short period of 1 or 2 days. A comment highlights that recent changes effective May 1st mandate that it is no longer a matter of choice; an application is required.
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Has nothing to do with "can" you. You HAVE to starting May 1st.

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