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Is living on a sailboat in Thailand complicated due to lack of a physical address?

Sep 16, 2024
2 years ago
Shawn *******
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Is it hard to stay on a sailboat in Thailand? Would it make things complicated because you don’t have a physical address?
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Staying on a sailboat in Thailand can present challenges due to the lack of a physical address, which is important for certain immigration procedures like the TM30 reporting requirement. There are affordable accommodation options available, which some expats may utilize instead, such as renting rooms. Additionally, the experience of living without a permanent address may vary depending on individual circumstances and practices, as evidenced by different user experiences regarding the TM30.
Bo ********
I’ve been full time RVing in the states for 3 years, you get used to it.

I stay with friends most of the time i am in Thailand, I’ve never submitted a TM30, am I supposed to be doing that?
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Brandon ************
@Bo *******
No, they are supposed to be doing it. It's a legal requirement of any property owner to report the arrival of a foreigner within 24 hours.
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Si *******
@Bo *******
depends if you want an extension to your 60 days,

If in and Out you definitely don’t need the TM30
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Billy ******
@Bo *******
yes you are.
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Tony *************
@Bi***
Watt no, the one you stay with has the obligation to do that
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Billy ******
@Tony ************
I stand corrected, misread the question
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Si *******
@Billy *****
No you don’t
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Taz **********
There are plenty of cheap rooms for rent in Thailand, some are only 1,000 baht per month
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Eric *****
For example: what is TM30 for sleeping on the beach?
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