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Do I need to fill out a new digital TM6 upon my return to Thailand with a re-entry permit?

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Jan 29, 2025
a month ago
Guz ********
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Yesterday I went to our local immigration office to obtain a re-entry permit. I have a couple of trips planned so I asked him if I require to do a new digital TM6 as I return on the 2nd May. Basically my logic says no as I've been issued a permit. The IO was unable to answer the question.
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The user inquired about the necessity of filling out a new digital TM6 form upon re-entering Thailand after being issued a re-entry permit. The Immigration Officer at the local office was unable to provide a clear answer. Comments from other users suggest that the TM6 form is under consideration for re-implementation and may be required for all foreigners entering Thailand starting May 1, 2025, regardless of their visa status or re-entry permit. They note the information is still unclear and dependent on upcoming government decisions.
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Graham ******
To be fair I'd bet that the Immigration Officer is totally unaware that the TM6 may be returning as it is currently just a proposal being discussed within government circles inclusing a few very high ranking Immigration Officers and officials. The masses of ordinary Immigration Officers will know what will be required when they need to.
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Paul *******
I think this form will mimic the Cambodian e-arrival form. I also suspect that if it does indeed begin May 1 (or even if it's delayed), during the first phase, only arrivals by air will need to fill it out.

I don't believe that land based arrivals will be ready to implement it simultaneously with air arrivals on the same date.

The Cambodian e-arrival system for instance, which became compulsory only on September 1, 2024 (after being delayed from July 1) is still only for air arrivals at this stage. Anyone who fills it out for land based entry will have it ignored.
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Paul *******
I'm not sure why farang believe they're going to get answers from officialdom for something announced by the government that may or may not take place on X date, months from now.

There was a news release about this, but until it actually happens, no one will be able to answer any questions about it.

If it does get implemented on May 1, expect some instructions on what website to access and how to fill out the form, maybe 15 days before it goes live, not anytime soon.
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Lloyd ********
Also, the TM6 is under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, so how would your local immigration officer know?
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Guz ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you all
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Nick ************
@Lloyd *******
 immigration do know.
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Lloyd ********
@Nick ***********
 Sorry, but I severely doubt an IO in Nakhon Nowhere knows about the impending possibility of a digital TM6 and its implementation.
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Nick ************
@Lloyd *******
 what I was trying to get across is that Immigration were certainly aware of the tm6 number allocated to entrants to the Kingdom. I was told that even after it was suspended entrants were still allocated a number and they told me what mine was. That was Nakhon Phanom and if you have not visited the City you have missed out on something great.
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Lloyd ********
@Nick ***********
 NP has one of the worst offices in Thailand! Come to Sakon and experience pleasant IO's.
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Nick ************
@Lloyd *******
 it has changed dramatically very recently. Brand new much larger office just beyond Makro. No ques when I have been and helpful staff. In the past it has been dreadful and, I agree, Sakhon Nakhon Officers are good and ine spoke perfect English when I went.
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Lloyd ********
@Nick ***********
 Good to hear
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Garry ********
TM30 is different. I do a TM30 almost every time I return. Some times I forget. But never had an issue.
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Tod *********
This is what we know

They all seem to pretty much parroting the same information;

- starts on May 1

- will be for every entry point and every entry stamp/visa/extension type

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Paul *******
@Tod ********
 For everyone except Thais.
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Robert *******
It will be discussed in a Cabinet meeting next month, so the Immigration Officer can not tell you that outcome.

The old TM6 was only for foreigners, now everybody talks about everybody, so i guess translations are not made correctly. But this is Thailand, shout before you've been hit and to save face, Immigration did change the rules.
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@Robert ******
 I only made a comment, correcting you about Thai nationals and the TM6, which is to say that until 2017, they were included.

As for this online TM6, we don't know for sure whether it will enter into force on May 1. That's simply what the news is saying now.

I never said I knew anything about it, beyond what the news is saying. On the contrary, I've suggested waiting until the government clarifies the situation.
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@Robert ******
 Incorrect. The TM6 used to be filled out by everyone, including Thai nationals, until 2017. Then Thais were exempted and beginning in 2022, all foreign nationals entering by air. Finally, in 2024, major land border checkpoints temporarily exempted all persons from filling one out until the end of April this year.
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@Paul ******
 Thanks, what part of waiting for a decision did you not understand?

BUT it seems you know the decision already
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Nigel **************
@Robert ******
 will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on Fri 31st if media reports are correct 🤔🤔😉
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Graeme ******
@Robert ******
 thai nationals are exempt from the TM6, everyone else yes
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@Graeme *****
 I just read some comments made,

I know that it is in discussion, so I wait until a decision is made BEFORE i advice others incorrect

It seems that land borders are closing down OR somebody will make up a new rules for that situation
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Wylie *******
If and when the TM6 is re-implemented, and if it works as before just digital, it is filled out by all foreigners entering Thailand. Whether you have a visa or extension with or without a reentry permit was irrelevant. You had to fill one out every time you entered Thailand.
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@Wylie ******
 Correct, that's what I understand too. Some foreigners believe they will be exempt. Was talking to this private pilot (a westerner, probably Australian or British but based in Singapore) with an incredible sense of entitlement, who is adamant he won't need one as a "crew" member as he puts it, yet he is not even an airline pilot but simply a private pilot piloting Cessnas into Hat Yai Airport.

While we can't say for sure, unless he remains airside then I'd say he will be subjected to it as well.

The news clearly states all foreigners, though I suspect there may be a few exemptions, those being border pass holders from neighboring countries and transit passengers but that's probably about it.
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James ********
@Wylie ******
 it's to be filled out by ALL FOREIGNER'S entering Thailand.
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Vanzanten *******
@James *******
 How about PR holders?
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@James *******
 thank you, I corrected it.
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Mat *********
I think you will need one. Tell us what happed on May 2nd.
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James ********
You are asking about the reports saying that a new TM6 will be required by Thailand for entry into Thailand from May 1st...

The New TM6 is said to be COMPLETED ELECTRONICALLY ON-LINE BEFORE YOU FLY to Thailand.

It's not yet available...

So at this time, you CANNOT file it on-line.

When you check-in online for your ✈️ flight to Thailand, that's when you will need to complete the New TM6 form online.

Watch for further news about the New TM6...we will report it as soon as more is known.

There's NO connection between the TM6 and a reentry permit. NONE.

Everyone who enters Thailand MUST have filed a New TM6 electronically on-line before they fly to Thailand.
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