What are the current requirements and opinions regarding TM30 and TM28 reporting for expats in Thailand?

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Feb 21, 2020

5 years ago

Garrett ***********

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The community discusses the current status of TM30 requirements, with insights into individual experiences of compliance and local enforcement. Some expats share their frustrations with outdated reporting requirements like the 90-day report, advocating for a more modern system like smart ID cards to reduce bureaucratic hassle.

Joe ***********

We need a smart chip Expat ID card with all info in the chip eventually doing away with all the unnecessary reporting

5 years ago

Phil ******

@Joe **********

and implant it on the back of the neck.

5 years ago

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Phil ******

Tod *********

Few if any offices were even using the TM28 (with the exception of those wing-nuts down in Division 6 Phuket). Most other offices scrapped it a LONG time ago when they got rabid about the TM30 :P

5 years ago

Marshall *********

I'm glad that they are waking up and seeing the real problem these reports are. Now do away with 90 day report. Don't need them anymore, they have smart card and biometric. Let's join the 21 century and treat each other with love and respect.

5 years ago

Phil ******

Thailand is for Thais...

5 years ago

Ton ******

@Marshall ********

90 day report still is usefull. Smart card? Biometrics? How do they help checking if somebody is still living in thailand?

5 years ago

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Ton ******

Noel *****************

They have been to my house but still ask me.

5 years ago

John ********

TM30 requirements still pretty much in place, but my local IO only wants me* to do it if I return from abroad.

*I do it for my homeowner, who is the one technically required to do it.

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John ********

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What are the requirements for the TM30 form and 90-day reporting for expats in Thailand?

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