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Is the ETA for Thailand currently operational?

Feb 18, 2025
3 months ago
Rusty *********
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Booking flight to Bangkok now...

Can anyone advise if the ETA is up and running yet.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Thailand is not currently operational. There have been indications that it may launch on May 1st, but this is not officially confirmed, and discussions suggest that the system needs to be fully functional before travelers can rely on it. It is advisable for individuals planning to travel to Thailand to monitor official announcements.
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Willem ****
No ETA!!!
Mitchell *******
Depends on when your flight will be. If it is in 2025, you won't have to worry about it. They need to make sure the new e arrival card is working smooth first
Henrik *****
What does it say on the Thai Embassy website ?

But shouldn’t affect buying a ticket or going to Thailand.
Peter ********
May 1st
Mark ***************************
You want to try Singapore bloody hell no good for old people who can’t use phones
Steve *******
@Mark **************************
tf are you talking about?
Steve *******
It's not even close to being active. Don't worry
Stuart *********
Edit. Misread question. ETA postponed. New TM6 (in an electronic form set for May 1st). My bad.

Not yet. Possibly 1st May but nothing official announced only press speculation.
Andy ************
@Stuart ********
I think May 1st is for TM6. The ETA has been postponed for the time being
Stuart *********
@Andy ***********
Whoops sorry you’re right. I misread it. ETA sidelined. TM6 (electronic version) set for 1st May. I will edit my answer.
Rusty *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
Thanks for info

Much appreciated
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