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Does the Chiang Mai Immigration Office require TM-30 updates after short-term travel?

Michael *********
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Running with the theme that often one IO will do things differently from its peers, anyone have any info if CM IO wants people to redo their TM-30 after a few days of in-country travel? Residence in CM didn't change.
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The Chiang Mai Immigration Office (CM IO) may have different practices than other offices regarding the TM-30 form, which tracks the residence of foreigners in Thailand. Some community members report that they do not update their TM-30 after short trips within the country, especially if their residence remains unchanged. Users suggest that it is often unnecessary to update as long as you have the receipt, indicating that 'don't ask, don't tell' may work without issues.
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I had my last paper copy of TM-30 so just made a copy of that...."don't ask, don't tell", all went fine.
Terary **********
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Good to hear
Terary **********
Terary **********
I never update those things. If you have the receipt and don't need to go to another immigration office, don't bother updating it.

If I get my TM30 out of pattaya then go to phuket for a few weeks, return to pattaya to exend my visa, I dont bother updating. If I extend out of Phuket I will update.
Michael *********
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@Terary *********
got it, appreciate your reply. If I can't get a clear answer specifically for CM, I'll update this post with my experience.

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