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Do I need to complete a TM28 form after my landlord files a TM30 when moving to Bangkok?

Valerie **********
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I'm moving to Bangkok next week from Huahin. I know my landlord needs to file a TM30 and give me a copy. I've been told I also need to go to immigration within 24 hours and complete a TM28 form. If so, what docs do I take with me?
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When moving within Thailand, specifically from Hua Hin to Bangkok, it is essential for your landlord to file a TM30 form with the immigration office within 24 hours of your arrival. The TM28 form is outdated and no longer required; therefore, you do not need to go to immigration for it. Your responsibility is to ensure that your landlord completes the TM30 correctly.
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Joel ******
Joel ******
My situation was a bit unique. Like you, I moved from Hua Hin to Bangkok a few years ago. I didn't file the TM-28 and it came back to haunt me because I also didn't file any 90 day reports from my new address - because I was leaving the country every 5 or 6 weeks (I did have the up to date TM 30). So when I went to Bangkok to get a new extension they considered my permanent address to still be in Hua Hin. Took a week and a bunch of additional paper and letter from the landlord to sort it out. All that said, everyone is right that a TM 28 isn't normally required, as long as you're going to be doing 90 day reports from your new home prior to any new extensions.
Valerie **********
Valerie **********
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Joel Ward That's really interesting. I have a 90 day report to be done in November prior to renewal in December. Maybe, when I go to immigration in November I should ask about TM28 and get their advice. Thank you
Jo **********
Jo **********
are you moving then you need TM 28
Phil ******
Phil ******
Nope u don't need to go to immigration Valerie Lawrence who told you this?
Valerie **********
Valerie **********
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Many thanks everybody. So, I now understand I need do nothing just assure myself that landlord is doing the TM30?
Henrik ****
Henrik ****
TM28 is not in use anymore. TM28 was for interprovincial travels. It was in use a few years ago and interfered with TM30 as a new TM30 was to be filed together with TM28 when returning to your home in Thailand. Now the TM28 has been completely cancelled and the TM30 only to be reissued when returning from abroad.
Martyn *********
Martyn *********
Tm 28 paperwork tm 30 digital
Henrik ****
Henrik ****
Martyn Goddard, you can issue the TM30 on paper if you do not want to register for the online system which is mainly for hotels.
Martyn *********
Martyn *********
Can be filled if digital unavailable will be reloaded at immigration into tm30
Ian **********
Ian **********
Your landlord does indeed need to register you staying at his property within 24 hours of you arriving using form TM30. However, he is not obliged to give you a copy. The TM28 form is no longer used.
Tony ********
Tony ********
TM28 is pretty much obsolete, A TM30 will suffice.
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
New TM30 for new immigration

TM28 is address notification form but think it’s rarely used or defunct
Bob **********
Bob **********
Just your tm30 will be fine TM28 has kinda been eliminated
Robert ********
Robert ********
Tm28 was officially fazed out
BreezyGi*********
BreezyGi*********
Robert Lummis it’s still used in Hua Hin
Brian ***********
Brian ***********
Not heard of TM28
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Brian Constable Google it as its available
Brian ***********
Brian ***********
Wayne Roberts says it’s no longer used, TM30 is
John **********
John **********
I thought the TM30 was sufficient?

Who told you that you need a TM28?
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
@John *********
my understanding was its one or the other not both. TM30 by landlord if they dont do it the foreigner does TM28 ?
John **********
John **********
@Wayne ********
nope, the TM30 is required to be filed.
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
@John *********
thanks John

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