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How can someone avoid doing the 90-day reporting in Thailand?
Jun 15, 2025
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERSomeone said they never do 90 day reporting. How?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion explores how some expats in Thailand avoid the 90-day reporting requirement. Key strategies include frequently leaving the country before the 90-day mark to reset the reporting timeline, as well as the potential consequences of not reporting, which may include fines or complications during future immigration interactions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of adhering to Thai laws and regulations while living as an expat in Thailand.
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Henrik *****
By breaking the Thai law.
So don’t go down that route.
Follow the law, and be on good terms with the Immigration, you may need their goodwill some day.
So don’t go down that route.
Follow the law, and be on good terms with the Immigration, you may need their goodwill some day.
Janine *************
I never do it- on DTV
Biff *******
How? By not going to do it.
Anonymous ******************
What is the 90 day report? You need to do this every time you enter the country or just the first time? How is it different than the extension?
Pete *******
Anonymous participant 505 it’s very simple. The law requires you to report your address to Immigration every time you spend 90 consecutive days in the Kingdom.
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Bob ********
I am here on a DTV.
I fly a lot because of my job, hence never staying longer than 90 days in a row.
I have been in Thailand for 4 months, already went 8 times in and out. Very convenient.
I fly a lot because of my job, hence never staying longer than 90 days in a row.
I have been in Thailand for 4 months, already went 8 times in and out. Very convenient.
Anonymous ******************
For those who travel every 3 months or maybe those who never have to use an immigration office for extensions or any residency certificate services.
Bob **********
Pay the fine 2000 baht
Dany ********
Some people do, some people dont 🤷♀️ some people get fined, some people dont… its not too big of a deal actually. so if you stay 180 days and didnt do your report and leave through the airport then usually nothing happens… in case you interact with immigration inside thailand before you leave then you might get a fine and thats it.
Rok ********
Never stay 90 days or more. When you return the 90 days reporting requirement resets itself.
Expat **********
You’re here as a tourist. Follow the rules or leave.
Anna *********
Just don’t go and do it as you are supposed to. Easy but stupid 😀
Tommy ********
Depending on your visa
Pushpinder *******
Some on go jail
Also ha ah
Also ha ah
Dany ********
@Pushpinder ******
no one goes to jailSteve *******
@Pushpinder ******
that's never happenedReply to
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Anonymous ******************
Like others said, leave before the 90 days. Only legal way.
Otherwise just plain stupid to not do the report, as you will get fined and could be deported and blacklisted. I don't understand why people make an issue of the 90 day report. It's easy and can be done online.
Otherwise just plain stupid to not do the report, as you will get fined and could be deported and blacklisted. I don't understand why people make an issue of the 90 day report. It's easy and can be done online.
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 599 you will not get fined unless you have to interact with immigration and they have a bad day. on your exit through the border (air/land) they will not fine you at all. and inside thailand they often dont fine you either. you will not be deported, banned, etc. for a 90d report infringement. it is not an overstay. you are clearly fearmongering with incorrect arguments. the report can also not be done online for most DTV holders.
Luit *****************
@Dany *******
the possibility always exists you have to interact with police unvoluntary, since TM47 is free and easy I just would not take that risk.Dany ********
@Luit ****************
you will be fined. but the 90d report offence will not get you deported and banned. it is not an overstay. of course i would recommend doing the 90d report and following regulations. just pointing out the allmost not existing consequences. i did multiple mistakes with the 90d reports a few times and it was always okay when talking with immigration. now i check my dates more thoroughly 😅 (didnt pay a fine)Reply to
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@Dany *******
I have lived in Thailand for years. So pretty sure I know the rules. In most cases it won't be severe, but it could beJamie ********
Anonymous participant 599 a classic idiotic comment from someone who has to hide they’re identity 🙄
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 599 i live in thailand too, for years. that wont help
any argument 🤣🤣 if you know the rules then you know that no one gets deported or banned for not doing a 90d report… typical anonymous fearmongering that is far far from reality.
any argument 🤣🤣 if you know the rules then you know that no one gets deported or banned for not doing a 90d report… typical anonymous fearmongering that is far far from reality.
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Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 599 for DTV online normally is not an option because the first report of the 180 day has to be in person, and when you plan correct there will be no second report.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 599 because many landlords don't know what is tm30 and many times they refuse to make it.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 233 when they don't know what is TM30, explain them kindly and tell them it is mandatory for them to do.
Anonymous ******************
@Luit ****************
they kindly said thei rent me it illegally so either I accept I'm not gonna have tm30 or I should be looking for another apartment. I think it's very very common out of Bangkok/chang maiLuit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 233 That is the downside of renting something illegal, of course you can stay for a night in a cheap hotel to get TM30 before you do TM47.
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Expat **********
Anonymous participant 233 do it yourself then
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Martin ********
You leave the country. The only time I ever did 90 day reports was during Covid. Generally I leave every 6-8 weeks.
Aekky *******
If the immigration found that you did not do 90 days report, they fine you 2000 Baht. In the case that you got caught by the police for minor charge like bar fight or dui, the police will fine 4000 Thai Baht.
Stuart *********
By not staying in the country for 90 days.
Pete *******
LTR visa = no 90 day reports.
Jim *******
@Pete ******
Meeting the requirements are the difficult bitPete *******
@Jim ******
agree, it’s certainly not for everyone.Luit *****************
@Pete ******
Do you know if you have to comply to the financial requirements during the whole validity period or just the year you apply?Brandon ************
@Luit ****************
When you apply, and then again at year 5 when you have to re-qualify for the 2nd half of the visaReply to
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Jim *******
@Pete ******
It’s 50kTodd *********
@Jim ******
That is DIRT cheap. That’s 5k annually for a multi entry visa. Lowest price in Thailand 1900+3800 =5,700 annually. Not including perks like tax free status, no 90 day reporting, fast track etc
Jim *******
Luit *****************
@Jim ******
so what? The question was about 90 day reporting, not about price.Reply to
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Kyaw *****
Before 90 days , leave from thailand and come back , so u don't need 90 days report
Kyaw *****
I stayed 97 days and today i leave without reporting 90 days report, in rule u can apply 90 days report , before 14 days and after 7 days. Otherwise they will fine you 2000 Baht
Luit *****************
@Kyaw ****
So you decided to break the rules while you know you might be fined now with your next immigration interaction?Kyaw *****
@Luit ****************
they didn't fine and it's not be a problem coz 90 days report means they want to know where u stayed during these day and if something happen they can easily find u.Luit *****************
@Kyaw ****
they still might fine you when you have your next interaction at immigration office as you know. It is not up to you to decide if the 90 days is useful, it just is a rule you have to follow. Personally I think TM47 is completely useless, TM30 also tells where you are and without TM30 you cannot do even TM47. But knowing you stay over 90 days and have to be reporting, and also knowing you can be fined for that like you do, just looks very disrespectful to me.Kyaw *****
@Luit ****************
I lived in Bangkok and i visited to Chiang Mai Last week, at first i go there about 2 days and then i have a plan to make 90 days report .. But i can't come back on time and so i decided to out from thailand and come back again. i will show u my visa when i come backLuit *****************
@Kyaw ****
When you were in Chiang Mai, TM 30 should show that and TM47 should be done in Chiang Mai. Just a poor excuse to break the rules.Reply to
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Jamie ********
@Kyaw ****
did you get fined at airport for not doing 90 day report?Luit *****************
@Jamie *******
They will not fine you at the airportReply to
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Pete *******
By paying the fine when they go for their yearly extension. So people aren’t too bright.
Todd *********
@Pete ******
including you. You never need to go for a yearly extension…Pete *******
@Todd ********
the OP’s comment isn’t limited to the DTV.Todd *********
@Pete ******
ok that’s fair. True! Anyone using immigration office for renewals would be subject to a 2k baht fine. Anyone with DTV, LTR don’t need to renew. And anyone using an agent really doesn’t need to either.
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Gayaanan ************
If you travel outside the country often enough (within the 90 day span) then the timer resets
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