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Do I need to update my DACT form after moving to a hotel in Thailand due to a rental scam?

Thailand visa rules DACT form TM 30 form Accommodation issues Scams in Thailand Expat advice

Oct 30, 2025

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I arrived in Thailand to find out that the condo I was supposed to be staying at and paid was a scam. I have booked myself into a hotel for a week until I can find another place to stay. So that means my DACT form as the incorrect address. Do I need to fix this? The hotel gave me a TM 30 form. Is there anything I need to do?

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The user experienced a scam related to their accommodation in Thailand and inquired about the necessity of updating the DACT form with their new hotel address. Community responses indicated that there is no need to update the DACT form as it is no longer relevant after entering Thailand, and provided additional support and advice.

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Heather *******

Try Market place on FB plenty on there and as you are here you can physically check them out

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Braulio *********

Let it go T I T

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Bent *************

Never mind.

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Walrus *******

Welcome to Thailand. Scammed many times. Go to tourist police

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Ann ******

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Do they really do anything about it though?

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Stéfan ********

Scams that affect tourism and the image of Thailand as a destination get more attention. It’s worth the try, as long as the time and energy spent on this doesn’t ruin your holiday. I went through a similar process, but gave up, as it was an ordeal.

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Josh **********

Do it. You’re probably not the only one he did that to.

It’s worth a try. Keep us updated :)

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John *********

yes do it, inform your bank/credit card company

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Aaron *********

the tourist police got a bag a taxi driver stole, back to me within 25 minutes of reporting it.

No guarantees but 100% worth making a complaint about your situation. They might sort it out

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Steve ******

yes. The tourist police now are more effective n responsive

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John ***********

They would almost certainly do something you would think if it were an Airbnb rental for less than a month. Although you say you went through a friend.

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Koin ******

Which platform did u use for rent ?

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Ann ******

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Unfortunately went through someone I thought was a friend.

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Lisa ********************

if you used your credit or debit card, contact your bank and try to get funds charged back. Goods not recieved or similar

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Gilberto ********

Airbnb could be a little expensive but it’s safer. i have used it for monthly condo rent in Bangkok

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Tor *********

I’ve also used Airbnb a lot. Never had anything unfortunate happen.

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Kevin *********

i have used air bnb and been given a different condo on a lower floor but got a full refund after my stay.

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Koin ******

aweful 😤 hope u are ok now

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Greg *********

It's ok.

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Alan ********

Sorry 4 that mr..

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Marks *********

What Brandon said. Also, I’m so sorry to hear about your experience.

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Ann ******

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Thank you so much, Brandon.

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Brandon ************

You don't need to do anything. You've already entered. The TDAC is no longer relevant.

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