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Is it normal not to need an entry card when arriving in Thailand with an Elite visa?

Thailand Entry RegulationsThai Elite VisaImmigration Process ThailandSuvarnabhumi AirportVisa Type: Elite VisaEntry CardsTM6 Entry Card
Sep 22, 2022
2 years ago
Mark ********
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When i came to Thailand a few weeks ago. I flew into Suvarnabumi. They didnt have any entry cards to fill in. They said i dont need one. Is this normal? Maybe because i have an Elite visa?
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Recently, some travelers have observed that entry cards (TM6) are no longer required upon arrival in Thailand, specifically at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This change seems to be a temporary measure that was implemented a few months ago due to efficiency improvements in the tracking system. Travelers have confirmed that they were not asked to fill out entry cards at both entry and exit points. This situation has led to discussions about the practicalities of entry cards, with some travelers expressing hope that this change will remain permanent. It's noted that having an Elite visa may also contribute to not needing the entry card.
Kevin *******
Get over urself pal , and look into the system before you think your something special 😂😂😂
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Clara **********
*How do you know when someone has an Elite passport?

**They tell you! 😂😂
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Cliff *********
TM6 entry card is suspended for now.

It’s not really going to induce more people to come to Thailand……
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Dave *********
@Cliff ********
 And yet they still request it for 90 day reports, residency certificates and visa apps?
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Cliff *********
@Dave ********
 Dunno
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Robert ***********
New computer system allows them to track you better.

That card was just a PITA if you didn't have it when it was time to leave. I always taped mine inside my passport as soon as I got my Sim card at the phone counter.
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Carlo ******************
Did they gave you a bottle of Crystall too?
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Pinaki *****
Hopefully they wont comeback again..
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Henrik **************
🤡
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Bonnie *******
You have to get something for all the money you spent on that visa....you can get another entry card via immigration for 10 bht.
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Филипп **********
Yes Mark, because u are the only one who has elite visa... no one dared to inconvenience u with having to ask u to fill it out 👑
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Филипп **********
Mark Ceenex yes your royal 👑
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Bä ****
A step in the right direction, now they will realize all that paper does absolutely NOTHING….but wasting people’s time standing at the airport and thereafter all that paper has to be thrown away….LOSE/LOSE situation
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David ***********
Not required now
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Anthony *********
How often do you mention to people you have an elite visa? Lol
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Mark ********
@Anthony ********
 haha elite yes your special and exempt from everything
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Dawn **********
@Mark *******
 except during Covid when they kicked them to the curb like everyone else.
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Jo **********
Mark Ceenex well my diplomatic passport will make you feel very insecure and inferior
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Jo **********
Mark Ceenex lol
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Anthony *********
Mark Ceenex I'm married so I stick with that, I have a few good investments back in the UK and some decent money which means I shouldn't really have to work much if at all and have a simple life but still not quite enough for me to just splurge 10 grand on a visa but good for you if you can man 👍
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Anthony *********
Mark Ceenex I bet you stand in line at immigration flashing too, to be fair I used to do that with my old passport that was full of stamps to make me look cool 🤣🤣
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Simon **********
Just to add, I flew in August and out again September and they didn’t ask for the card at exit either.
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Grant ***********
No need
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Stuart *********
Temporarily suspended. Hopefully gone forever.
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Sam ************
Don't need to.
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Mark ********
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most likey they get thrown in a bin anyway, just another annoyance
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Sam ************
Mark Ceenex I wouldn't say a thing of the past. They temporarily suspended it since July 1.
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Brandon ************
They temporarily stopped issueing them a couple of months ago.
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