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What are the TM30 registration requirements for expats in Phuket and the potential fines for late registration?

TM30 Registration Phuket Immigration Thai Visa Rules Expatriate Living in Thailand Housing and Rental Issues Fine for Late Registration Documents Required for TM30

Sep 12, 2018

8 years ago

Sophie *******

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TM30 Phuket 😤

Just went to re register in Patong and was told the house owner has to fill in the TM30. I said I've always done it myself for Phuket Town immigration and he said yes it's ok there. 

So I went to Phuket Town immigration.

Had all the usual documents (owner ID card, Tambien Baan, Rental contract, letter of power of attorney) but now they want Chanote paperwork?!

Also won't let me use photocopies, they want originals.

My landlady isn't currently available to do this.

Their response was basically "you have to do it within 24hrs"

What's the likelihood of getting fined if 

A) I do it late, or

B ) if I don't do it at all? (I might be leaving the country again before I can get in touch with my landlady).

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An expat in Phuket faced difficulties with the TM30 registration process, where the landlord must fill it out, which is different from their previous experiences in Phuket Town. They encountered issues with document requirements, including the need for original Chanote paperwork and matching IDs, leading to concerns about potential fines for late or non-registration if unable to reach their landlady in time.

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Robert *******

With the Chanote the first man also tried to help to find out who the owner is so you could get the correct papers. But glad to read it is sorted now, but how do you get the correct papers if your landlady is not available.

8 years ago

Robert *******

@David ********

Just read again. The details of the Tabien baan and the ID did not match, so an officer who did his work by checking the details.

8 years ago

David *********

Interperatively applied rules, new supervisor probably, hasn’t any real experience or really clearly understands the operation

8 years ago

Sophie *******

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And yes I understand about the Chanote now.. however these are the exact same papers I've used the previous 6 times 🤣

8 years ago

Sophie *******

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Apparently her husband can do it. At one point they told me any Thai friend of mine can fill out the power of attorney. I was obviously confused by that as I said it has to be the owner of the house to sign it. And they said, no, anyone can do it and pretend it's her 🤦

8 years ago

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Sophie *******

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Eventually I spoke to the nice guy who told me I need new documents (the Tambien Baan doesn't match the ID card) and to come back tomorrow and just go straight to see him, not the other guys. He says I don't need chanote. At least he's trying to help!

8 years ago

Tod *********

I think it's going to take someone down there filing a complaint with first the police station and then the administrative court (which are both things a foreigner can do if they feel they are being treated unfairly) before anything will change as far as their draconian procedures to file a TM.30 on the owners behalf.

8 years ago

IIlkcan ********

Why don’t u register online?

8 years ago

Sophie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

So neither of you have done it in Phuket?

8 years ago

IIlkcan ********

David Broadfoot I registered online just today. Surat Thani immigration ok about that.

8 years ago

Sophie *******