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Do I need to do another TDAC when returning to Thailand after visiting Vietnam?

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I entered Thailand last week, got the usual 60 day stamp. I stayed 3 days and then flew to Vietnam for 10 days. After this, I will be returning to Thailand for the rest of the holiday for approximately 2 weeks before flying home.

My question is, do I need to do another TDAC on arrival back to Thailand?
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The user is inquiring whether they need to complete a new TDAC (Thai Declaration of Arrival Card) upon returning to Thailand after traveling to Vietnam, following an initial 60-day stamp received at their first entry into Thailand. Community responses confirm that a new TDAC is indeed required for each entry into Thailand.
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Joel *********
Joel *********
Yes
Donald **********
Donald **********
Preferably do the TDAC within 3 days of your arrival back in Thailand. Saves having to do it before passing through immigration on arrival.
Ting **************
Ting **************
Yes
Gary ********
Gary ********
The question is why didn't you go to Vietnam first.
Phil *******
Phil *******
Of course you do
Linda ******
Linda ******
Of cos
Peter *********
Peter *********
Yes
Lucas **********
Lucas **********
Yep
Michael ***********
Michael ***********
Yes
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
Yes. Every entry needs a new TDAC.
Mark *******
Mark *******
Seems sensible Todd!
Mark *******
Mark *******
Is this unnecessary bureaucracy? A question not a statement note please!? Alongside the seemingly more strick interpretation of visa exemption stamp regulations,more visitors/ tourists are allegedly heading for neighbours. Laos, Vietnam,and even the Phillipines. This has allegedly been reported by the Thai Tourist Authority. This is a crying shame and needs to be addressed.
Judy *******
Judy *******
@Mark ******
Lots of other countries also do a digital arrival card. We recently went travelling for three days and had to do one for Malaysia and another for our return to Thailand. Better to do it before landing - less stress
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Mark ******
It’s an arrival card. What’s the issue?
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
@Todd *******
💯% correct
Todd ********
Todd ********
@Mark ******
im 67 yo and did mine at home BEFORE i left for Thailand. Better than crowded & understandably nervous situation
Mark *******
Mark *******
There isn't really an issue Stuart,apart from the fact after a long flight and being tired,I made a few elementary mistakes on the computer at the airport. And did become increasingly nervous! I suffer from anxiety unfortunately! So it was a tremendous relief when it read,' TDAC successfully completed.' I confess I only arrived on a one way ticket,so was questioned further by an Immigration Officer,after clearing the arrivals desk. He was very courteous as was I,and soon stamped my passport with a 60 days visa exemption stamp. Of which I am very grateful. I guess being 67 years old and old fashioned,I found the actual paper card of years ago,a lot more comfortable!

Unsure of my plans from here; whether to go to Jomtien and apply for an extra 30 days,or visit neighbouring countries,and apply for another 60 days upon my return. Only time will yell

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