What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

@Peter *******

you can always go back to standing in a queue for an hour and a half😉

@Xu ***

I doubt it will be to the exact hour of arrival . I would imagine it's within 3 days of the date of arrival.

@Tobben *******

what did you do when you used to fill in the old arrival card ? Just do the same or face a long queue at the arrival terminal if you don’t complete.

@Brian ********

Actually not. It is “maximum 72 hours”. Not “at least”.

Technically “within 72 hours” is the correct expression, but it seems to confuse lots of people.

Theoretically you could fill out the tdac while in the plane (provided you have internet).

@Sajid ****

Yes. You can still enter Thailand without the tdac, but you’ll be in a long waiting line.

@Steve ************

you can do it while standing in line to check in or after you land.

Inside 72 hours of entering the country. Not before that.

@Steve ************

between 72 and 0 hours, I expect, like more and more neighboring countries now do

@Willem ***

That's exactly what I thought . There are bound to be people who didn't manage to fill it in due to website problems , Internet problems...etc or simply didn't know about it.

@Peter *****

Hi, re your post, I was unaware that this new prior entry procedure,replaces physically passing through the normal & often prolonged immigration channel & where/ when they stamp your passport.

Also if getting assistance from support staff before/at Immigration, for those unable to file the tdac, then ones not complying with the 72 hour rule.

I’ve been traveling here for 16 years, for 60 days, 29 days then a week or so in a bordering Country & returning to get a further 30 days. I’m hoping that this procedure will still be available under the new/ reverted 30 day allowance.

I’m from the U.K., (unfortunately)

and find the whole & many visa options for Thailand confusing & complex.

Unable to contact Thai Embassy in London, for clarification, phones limited time period & always engaged. Hopeless.

Just trying to get some sensible & reliable confirmation.

@Chris ********

was thinking I same, am always last minute as well because of work.

@Chris ********

Within 72 hours. You can not file it more early. And there is support staff before immigration to assist for those who are not able to file the tdac

@Chris ********

You can fill it in at the airport, just like the old TM6 card.

@Philip *****

just put Nana Hotel , they know what you gone for 🤣🤣

@Philip *****

Jesus mate how'd u make it this far in life, pick a hotel write it down

@Philip *****

Find a hotel address and use it

@Philip *****

it's not rocket science all that you have to do is find a low cost hotel and book it for your frist night

@Philip *****

Make up something

@Philip *****

so you’re going to just turn up in Thailand with no where to stay?

@THAI *****************************

excellent because that was a worry for me. Thailand is my residence according to Thai and uk authorities. I guess this was typical cultural Thai short sightedness, probably because the architects of the site were given the job due to nepotism over ability