What challenges might expats face regarding the TM.30 reporting process when renting in Thailand?

TM.30 Visa regulations Expats in Thailand Immigration paperwork Property rental Chonburi immigration Jomtien Landlord responsibilities

Dec 20, 2017

7 years ago

Lance *********

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Hi Tod...seems to be many prospective landlords are unwilling to complete relevant paperwork at immigration or are not in country - making it very difficult to move residence - have you come across this issue ?

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Prospective expats in Thailand face difficulties with the TM.30 reporting process when their landlords are unresponsive or unavailable. While tenants theoretically can file the TM.30 independently, many immigration offices require landlord involvement, complicating matters. Some tenants reported that in short-term rental situations, especially without formal contracts, landlord cooperation may not be needed for filing TM.30. Overall, experiences vary by location, with Chonburi and Bangkok having different enforcement levels regarding TM.30 compliance.

Lance *********

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thanks Michael...good info

7 years ago

Michael ********

This is ONLY Chonburi immigration I have experience with. Others may be different....and BKK don't care about TM30 at all

7 years ago

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Michael ********

Opt 1...short stay and no contract (ie AIR BNB) Opt long term rental Contract. Option 3 Hotel.

7 years ago

Michael ********

If you as the tenant wants an extension and they can fine you, they will not try to involve the Landlord. The Landlord or host's involvement is USUALLY only required when there is no contract....such as AIR BNB or private short stay. It is the renters responsibility to report the TM30 and not the Landlord...I have come to understand.....They MAY as for Landlord ID though, wheb you do it yourself.

7 years ago

Lance *********

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Maybe interviewing the property owner is to be a part of the TM.30 process nationwide before too long. If the owner is reluctant; foreign,out of the country or possibly all three your pretty much buggered !

7 years ago

Lance *********

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Thanks for your time Tod - one more question - Does the above apply to Jomtien ?

7 years ago

Tod *********

they recently got pretty hard about those TM.30's there

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Lance *********

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Thanks for your swift reply and stating the relevant rule - So you have not heard that immigration demand the owner show up at their office ?

7 years ago

Tod *********

what most offices do is fine you the 1600 baht instead and let you do a TM.30 on your own :O

7 years ago

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Tod *********

The way the rule is written when someone rents a place they (at least in theory) become "the possessor" of the place and can file a TM.30 on their own.

Of course some immigration offices don't care at all if anyone ever filed a TM.30 form but some do.

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Tod *********

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