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Do we need to apply for a new TDAC every time we leave Thailand on a border run?

Apr 10, 2025
23 days ago
John *******
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With this draconian system coming in, do we have to apply for one every time we leave on the sixth month border run?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses concerns about the new Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system and its implications for visa requirements, particularly for those making border runs every six months. While some users express frustration, arguing that the system is overly strict or draconian, others clarify that TDAC is simply a digital update to the existing TM6 system that has been in place for years. Users also mention the ease of filling out the TDAC online before entry into Thailand.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Greg ********
What draconian system?
Gareth **********
Why are people concerned about the TDAC, if it's anything like the Singapore, Malaysian, Taiwan system it will mean arrivals a departures will be hassle free with no interaction with immigration officers. Unless of course you are playing the system.
Luit *****************
@Gareth *********
I did not see immigration in Kuala Lumpur work any faster when they introduced the system than before.
David *******
@John ******
what an entitled view you have. Try as a non-Australian to get into Australia and you’ll experience far worse 😳
Paul *******
It sucks but it is what it is. As long as they don't mandate vaccines all is good.
Dnatjugweme ************
Even worse than that, it's dragonian!
Tod *********
dragonian 😛
Rick ************
Some people are just SO stupid !!!
Paul *********
🤣tell the Auatralian government also then. Why complain when Australia still require you to carry a pen on the plane, but don't dare bring your own water from inside the departure side of the boarding gate.
Paul *******
@Paul ********
Absolute nonsense. You can fill out that form after arrival or borrow a pen. Geez..
Chris *********
@Paul ********
australia also has a rule you can't take more than twenty cigarettes into the country but they only sell packs of 25 when u get off the plane
Barry ******
Its just a digital version of the tm6 that you can prefill.
Anonymous ******************
Draconian? 🤣 Each single time you come back to Thailand. TM6 isn't new though, it was here for years.
Steve *******
Uhm...the arrival card is literally the same system that's always been there. They paused it after covid and now it's digital instead of on paper.

And yes. You get one on your phone or computer a few days before entering the country. Or you forget, and the airlines make you do it at check-in.
Will ************
Yes TDAC filled in max 3 days before entry, takes about 3 minutes.
Anonymous ******************
The TDAC? Yeah