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Do I need to update my DACT form after moving to a hotel in Thailand due to a rental scam?
Oct 30, 2025
6 months ago
Ann ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The author faced a scam regarding their original condo booking in Thailand and has temporarily moved to a hotel, raising concerns about updating their DACT form with the incorrect address. The community response indicates that there is no need to update the DACT, as it is no longer relevant after entering Thailand. The hotel has provided a TM 30 form, but no specific actions are needed regarding the change of accommodation.
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Heather *******
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Braulio *********
Let it go T I T
Bent *************
Never mind.
Walrus *******
Welcome to Thailand. Scammed many times. Go to tourist police
Supreedee *****************************
@Walrus ******
not only Thailand I’m afraid, scams is happening everywhere in Europe too. To easy to criticize when you weren’t traveling to another parts of the world. Be kind.Ann ******
ORIGINAL POSTERDo they really do anything about it though?
Walrus *******
@Ann *****
they try to. And did get my money back from 1Stéfan ********
@Ann *****
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.Josh **********
@Ann *****
Do it. You’re probably not the only one he did that to. It’s worth a try. Keep us updated :)
John *********
@Ann *****
yes do it, inform your bank/credit card companyAaron *********
@Ann *****
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
Steve ******
@Ann *****
yes. The tourist police now are more effective n responsiveJohn ***********
@Steve *****
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.Reply to
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Koin ******
Which platform did u use for rent ?
Ann ******
ORIGINAL POSTERUnfortunately went through someone I thought was a friend.
Lisa ********************
@Ann *****
if you used your credit or debit card, contact your bank and try to get funds charged back. Goods not recieved or similarGilberto ********
Airbnb could be a little expensive but it’s safer. i have used it for monthly condo rent in Bangkok
Tor *********
I’ve also used Airbnb a lot. Never had anything unfortunate happen.
Kevin *********
@Tor ********
i have used air bnb and been given a different condo on a lower floor but got a full refund after my stay.Reply to
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Koin ******
@Ann *****
aweful 😤 hope u are ok nowReply to
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Greg *********
It's ok.
Alan ********
Sorry 4 that mr..
Marks *********
What Brandon said. Also, I’m so sorry to hear about your experience.
Ann ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you so much, Brandon.
Brandon ************
You don't need to do anything. You've already entered. The TDAC is no longer relevant.
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