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What happens if I don’t complete the TDAC when arriving in Thailand from China?
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What happens if I don’t do the TDAC as China is very restricted with some websites ?
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The TDAC (Thailand Declaration and Arrival Card) must be completed to enter Thailand, and travelers from China express concerns over website accessibility due to the Great Firewall. Users can fill out the TDAC at the airport using kiosks provided before immigration, or they can submit it online from outside China (e.g., during layovers). Many recommend having a VPN handy, which can help bypass restrictions if needed. Completing the TDAC is crucial for smooth entry into Thailand, and various options exist for registration to accommodate travelers.
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Chip ********
The airport has DTAC kiosks.
Sharon *******
I did mine during my layover in Hong Kong Airport. Had no problems. Processed instantly.
Manfred **********
It's easy and fast, you can fill out the form while walkalating from your arrival gate to immigration.
David **********
As my friend from China told me.Climb the Wall (vpn)
David ******
The queues to do DTAC at Suvarnabhumi on Wednesday were almost as big as immigration, it will certainly save you time to do it before you arrive.
James ********
Just came back from china. The great firewall is really only targeting google stuff and reddit. It isn't going to block Thai government websites
Paul *******
@James *******
It blocks a lot of websites or slows them down considerably. The Bangkok Post website for example is not accessible in China.
Luc ************
Don't you have WiFi op the plane?
Robbie ********
The simple answer is you don't get in, but there are computers near the immigration section you can use to do it, 😉
Franki ******
I have a AIS roaming SIM and no problem doing it in Shanghai. I presume not many Chinese use VPN in China and they have no issues entertaining Thailand.
Bryson ***************
OPWhat is the website let me try with VPN
Ian *****
Do it when you land
Tod *********
you can file a TDAC in the arrival hall of the airport before you go to stamp in. At Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi they have kiosks (dunno about the other international airports)
Marco *******
@Tod ********
Same in Samui. They even have staff helping out people who didn't fill it out yet
Bob **********
Some airlines are requesting it when you check in but I’m sure China knows it’s tough the airports in Thailand has areas you can register it when you land,Good Luck
Taketo *********
vpn bro or using wifi at thailand airport
Stephen *******
It's a simple few minutes online registration that is free requires no money why on earth would you not comply to enter the country plus China has nothing's to do with it
Lloyd ********
Jeez, thousands of Chinese tourists visit every day, so of course there is no problem!
Lloyd ********
You don't have to do it in China!
Ryan ********
Can you confirm that the TDAC website is blocked in China? I have been wondering about this.
Kim *********
@Ryan *******
a lot of Chinese travel to Thailand - highly unlikely it should be blocked
Brett *****
@Ryan *******
simple go to Thai immigration website not rocket scienceGeoff *******
@Ryan *******
I've just arrived on a flight from Shanghai. My fellow passengers, mostly Chinese, seemed to have no difficulty in entering at CNX, apart from some who appeared unaware of the DTAC requirement, but that's a separate issue.Bryson ***************
OP@Ryan *******
blocked
เดแคลน ***********
You do it in the airport on your phone or on one of the provided TDAC terminals before immigration. However I very much doubt China has blocked the TDAC website.
Bryson ***************
OP@เดแคลน **********
I tried just gives me a white screen
Dan **********
@Bryson **************
Be aware that Google doesn't work in China, along with everything else you probably use on your phone at home. You have to use Bing to access the internet unfortunately.Geoff *******
@Dan *********
You're right. Six weeks ago the Shanghai wifi wasn't working. This week was OK. No problem with VPN.Dan **********
@Geoff ******
The WiFi at Shanghai was dogshit a few weeks ago, and my usual VPN didn't work because you can only use a few that the Chinese use.Geoff *******
@Dan *********
That's not true. I've just come from Shanghai to CNX. The WiFi at Shanghai Airport worked just fine and, with my VPN, I was able to access all my usual Internet connections.เดแคลน ***********
@Bryson **************
that might be an issue with your phone or browser. Try clearing your cookies etc or a different browser. It could also even just be an issue with the website, they are notoriously known for not being very well made. Regardless though, even on the very slim chance it is blocked, or there is an issue with the website, you have options Thai side, if worst comes to worst there are kiosks just before immigration you can do it on.
Rebecca *******
You do it when you land.
Lloyd ********
You can do it after you land
Bryson ***************
OP@Lloyd *******
ok but what’s the worst that can happen because my phone just doesn’t open the website
Ron ******
@Bryson **************
Use a VPN or just do it at the airport.
Scott ********
They won't let you in,
@Bry***
. No exceptions.Lloyd ********
The worst, don't do it , don't enter
Lloyd ********
There are terminals in the airport you can use
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