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How can I obtain a certificate of residence for my driving license if my hotel won't provide the TM30 paper?

Jacek ************
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Hi,

I need certificate of residence for driving license but my hotel refused to give me t30 paper.

Anyone can help ?

I am staying near Phutthamonthon / Nakhon Pathom / Bangkok
Answer summary
The user is seeking assistance in obtaining a certificate of residence necessary for obtaining a driving license in Thailand, as their hotel refuses to issue the TM30 form. Various comments suggest different solutions, including moving to another hotel that will register their stay, direct action at immigration, and clarifying the needed documents such as a TM30 receipt or slip. Some commenters elaborate on the responsibilities of hotels and alternatives if the TM30 is not provided.
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Colin *******
Colin *******
Go to immigration and request a TM28. Explain the situation, often Air B &Bs and Hostels, do not meet the requirements.
Jim *******
Jim *******
Colin Erith Has not TM28 been discontinued and replaced by TM30?
Alex ********
Alex ********
Tm30 is not a residence certificate. You need an agent.
Juls ******
Juls ******
The hostel dont have to provide it, they have to register you in the immigration app. Once that done, its to you to go in immigration and collect the paper.
Paweł *************
Paweł *************
I believe you don’t need the tm30 paper/document.

You need tm30 receipt/slip

1. If they filed it in person - they got tm30 receipt/slip

2. They filed online - they should have a pdf document from the online system (or at least they can make a screenshot from the online system for you)

If this is an obscure hotel:

1. Ask the to file tm30 immediately and provide you with the document required

If refused

Ask the to go with you to the IO and file it there with you

If refused

Try going to IO and explaining the situation

Make sure you are clear (use pictures) about what you require them to provide you with.

Albo wbij na priv to dam Ci jeszcze jedną radę
Marvin *************
Marvin *************
When I do my TM 30s for my customers to stay there really isn’t no proof that I submitted it. It’s just an Excel sheet that has your information that it was submitted, but there’s no document created saying submitted it with this person’s name.
Brian ********
Brian ********
I had same problem. Asked check in for copy of tm30. Said they were not allowed to provide to me.
Hari ****
Hari ****
Well First u can go to the immigration and report that they done register u … the fine for them will be 20.000 the officer helps you !
Paul *********
Paul *********
Hotel probably not got you registered as staying there.
Billy ********
Billy ********
Tell them you will go to the tax department
Stephen **********
Stephen **********
Billy Davies yes report them
Paul *******
Paul *******
Check into hotel 1 night and get TM30, maybe your stay is not register you that why cannot give to you.
John **********
John **********
Move to a hotel that will register a TM30

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