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

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Apr 15, 2025
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It's not music but it's news you can use....Commencing 1 May 2025 - TDAC Required
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Beginning on May 1, 2025, travelers to Thailand will be required to complete the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) before their arrival. A significant aspect to note is that the system is still being updated, as Thailand is not yet listed as an option for the country of residence, but this will be addressed by April 28, 2025. The TDAC must be submitted no more than 72 hours prior to arrival, creating some confusion over the submission timing, with many users inquiring about exceptions, assistance available at airports, and how to handle situations if they do not have an address in Thailand upon arrival. Travelers are advised to complete the TDAC online to avoid complications, though there are still discussions around its implementation and practicality during the arrival process.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be tdac.in.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

Kevin **********
With all respect......

Is there a ... How To Obtain The Proper Thai Visa Course or is an actual degree necessary.
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Mark **********
@Kevin *********
 Completing 5th grade is sufficient.
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Kevin **********
@Mark *********
 lol. I never made it through 4 so I'll have to try again. To me it just seems it is in constant change. You have to book a ticket before you even know if your visa is accepted. Lol. There's just a lot of things that don't make sense. Seriously. Maybe it's just me but .... .

Will start with my grade 4 and go from there. Thx.👍
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Stenbjorn *********
Does anybody know if you

1. Must have this to fly to Thailand,

or

2. You can solve the issue at the arrival airport in Thailand? This one can do in both Singapore and Bali.
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Benjamin *********
There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the wording "within" 72 hours.

In other words, this means:

- "at most 72 hours" before arrival

-"not more than 72 hours" before arrival

Good luck to all.
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Jed ********
This is their homepage

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Keith *********
Here's a question. I am English and retired in Thailand for 15yrs. Filling in the Country of Residence should be Thailand but have a British passport will that confuse the system input

Plus not everyone is online outside of their country of residence
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Ryan *******
Is it easier to enter.... OR Easier for them to track you?
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David *******
Philippines has had similar for last 3 years evolved from covid register of,arrivals for tracking. It's a shambles and effectively a database of garbage information. For Philippines if the hotel you've booked isn't recognised your forced to instead insert name of another hotel it does recognise or risk being denied boarding. The creation of your account and login also stressful. Multiple one time SMS passcodes and "invalid email address" against the email address they just emailed you thr codes. I gave up after 40 minutes of fxckin around with it. Really the last thing you need in the countdown to international travel.
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Raj *****
Thai come up with foolish rules all the time.
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Craig *********
If on DTV still need file?
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Nick ************
You may reside in Thailand but that does not make you a Thai National. Fill the form in.
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Nick ************
Frangipani Annie they just love to argue. Just fill the form in and be happy.
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Wilfried ********
What is the toeristvisa 30 ore 60 days i am from europe
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Jo **********
@Wilfried *******
 60 day tourist visa you need to apply at the embassy electronically
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Lamboley *******
And if you cross the border for one day ?
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Peter ********
Unecessary what a choir
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Steven ********
@Peter *******
 you can always go back to standing in a queue for an hour and a half😉
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. IF a passenger arrives with NO Smart fone, will there be Kios at TH airports to register?

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. at check in , Airlines

will NOT demand passengers to show Tdac QR code in order to receive a boarding pass,

Is it correct?
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Mike ********
Do you apply for it before then or within 72 hours? Is it instant so I can then submitt it. How does it work?
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Xu ****
The Thai Immigration Bureau said it is within 3 days, including the arrival day.

Why did it become within 72 hours?

The calculation results within 3 days and 72 hours will actually be different!
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Ian ********
@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.
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Milan ********
Finally.
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Paul ******
As a 74 year old my wife and I normally spend 90 days in Phuket, can I now not get a 90 day visa?
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Steve ********
What’s the website?
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Mick *********
Do you have QR code for this?
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Tobben ********
What if you dont have an adress in Thailand ? I always find a place to live after i have arrived ?
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Michael *******
@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.
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Tobben ********
@Michael ******
 I wrote " travelling around". I'm not so sure THAT will be accepted anymore ?
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Brian *********
The word “within” should be replaced by “at least” 72 hours……..
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Benjamin *********
@Brian ********
 I think you meant "at most". Otherwise you've completely changed the meaning.
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Peter **********
@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).
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Brian *********
@Peter *********
 so not more than 72 hours, yes ?

Just want get it right, I go to Thailand often
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Peter **********
@Brian ********
 Yep. That would have been the best wording. 👍
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Brian *********
@Peter *********
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Peter **********
@Brian ********
 “At least”. Wonderful translation to English as you can find many in Thailand.

I am quite deep into the tax rules of Thailand as I started a Facebook group on “Thai tax rules for expats”. You won’t believe the unbelievable number of translation errors and misinterpretations of the Thai law with which we deal on almost a daily basis.

That said, we should be grateful that they at least try. I consider that a courtesy to their tourist economy, but keep telling people to “handle with care”.

Thailand Tax rules for expats
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Brian *********
@Peter *********
 great thx
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Sajid *****
Well I’m a blind individual will be arriving on the 9th of May, is there anyway that I could get some assistance to do this at the airport. I do use technology but I’m finding it might be quite difficult to do it online as I won’t have my laptop with me and this would have my screen reader that assist me to read what is online would be on there. I'm not the greatest to Phil informs online with the Mobile anyway. also my wife lives in Thailand, would I have to put her address down when they need to know where I’m staying. Or does that only apply to people who are staying in other accommodations such as hotels etc. I do understand that they’re trying to cut down on physical paperwork and it’s a more streamlined way of doing it.
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Michael ********
@Sajid ****
 fill it in on the 7th or 8th before you depart when presumably you will have your laptop
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Sajid *****
Thank you for that I was just worried about the Accessibility with the website but I’ll give that a go if I can 
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Peter **********
@Sajid ****
 Yes. You can still enter Thailand without the tdac, but you’ll be in a long waiting line.
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Steve *************
So the way it is worded, “within 72 hours”??? Can I fill it in before that, ie, 4 days before arrival or within 72 hours ie, 10 hours before arrival??🤔 I assume that it must be submitted AT LEAST 72 hours before arriving so as to be vetted and approved???🤔
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Steve *******
@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.
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Steve *************
@Steve ******
 brilliant, thanks for clarifying that, 👍🏻👏
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Wolf **********
@Steve ************
 between 72 and 0 hours, I expect, like more and more neighboring countries now do
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Martin **********
It only not make sense as expat, living here, paying taxes, getting the re entry permit, to need this.
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Michael ********
@Martin *********
 i have work permit and Singapore SIC card and still need to do it for Singapore
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Michael *******
@Martin *********
 it’s simply replaced the TM 6 we used to fill out on the plane, assuming the crew had them to hand out…..and you had a pen handy 🤔
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Willem ****
Who made this? Its not correct. No deny boarding because Thailand will assist at the airport, before immigration for those who did not file or where not able to file a TDAC.
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THAI ******************************
@Willem ***
 This may depend on the airline.

Similar to how the TM6 functioned.
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Willem ****
@THAI *****************************
The TM 6 forms where handed out during the flight. The airlines only responsability. They did not check if it was filled in. Not their duty. And since the governement clearly stated that there are support staff to assist with filing a TDAC at the airport in Thailand its clear. No involvement of the airline other then remind their passengers of this new entry requirement.
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Arne *********
@Willem ***
 Hva er TDAC?
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Willem ****
@Arne ********
Read the post.
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Michael *******
Singapore introduced electronic arrival cards last year, if you overlook, forget or can’t be bothered, there are computer terminals in arrivals and some very helpful staff to assist with completing. 5 mins spent before travel saves 10 mins on arrival.
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Vincent **********
@Michael ******
 mais COMMENT COMPLÉTÉ DANS L'' AEROPORT SANS CARTE SIM ?? a moins qu'il nous connecte sur la wifi de l'aéroport dans ce cas , vous en pensez quoi ???
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@Vincent *********
What do you think of terminals, computers, at the airport? Who ever said that the assistance at the airport is about any mobile phone?
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Michael *******
@Willem ***
 correct, they don’t assume arriving passenger has access to internet, or even a mobile phone, so terminals are provided
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@Michael ******
 sauf que quand t'arrives a la douane dans l'aéroport t'a pas internet pour remplir puisque on n'a pas encore acheté la sim carte où alors il faudra que les agents nous connectent pour pouvoir remplir le tdac
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@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.
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Peter ******
This is becoming the norm for many countries now. Easier to do online rather that trying to get a paper copy and finding somewhere in the airport to fill it in, then cuing up to go through immigration.
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Michael *******
Just wait for the ETA roll out, then you will see an online meltdown…..despite the fact its becoming commonplace throughout the world……Mr Biggins will doubtless disagree maybe doesn’t travel much 🤔anything that eases arrival process works for me, immig queues are a bugbear…..
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Michael *******
once they get the e gate‘s fully rolled out no immig engagement at all just wander through like Singapore after photo and biometrics travel will be less of a chore for sure
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Peter ******
Yeah, totally agree. Walk up to immig officer hand over passport, visa doco, and TDAC and get stamped in. What's hard about that :).

Kampuchea and Laos have this, and very soon Viet Nam have this. Too easy.
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Darren *********
@Peter *****
 no it's not
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William ******
@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.
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@William *****
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Attention : E-Visa applicants are no longer required to submit passports and supporting documents in person at the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General. It is important to note that you are only able to apply if you are currently not in Thailand. After the e-Visa application has been approved, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to applicants, which can be printed out for presenting to airlines and Thai immigration officials when traveling to Thailand.

Click the "Acknowledge" button and you will be directed to where you can fill in the visa application.
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In between 72 and 0
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Chris *********
Must be 72 hours before arriving at latest? Not ideal for people like myself who have short notice flights booked home from work.

Or am I misinterpreting it and it's between 72 and 0 hours of arriving? Which would allow for short notice flights
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Brian *********
@Chris ********
 was thinking I same, am always last minute as well because of work.
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Chris *********
@Brian ********
 yip, could of been a pain in the arse
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Brian *********
@Chris ********
 thinking of a DTV visa 5 years no hassle
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Willem ****
Brian Gresham

DTV or not that doesnt make any difference. ALL foreigners have to file a TDAC.
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@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
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Henry *********
@Chris ********
 You can fill it in at the airport, just like the old TM6 card.
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Chris *********
@Henry ********
 OK that's good so it's in the 72 hours running up to arrival then. That's not so bad. No doubt it will be a pain for the first while with teething issues!
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Werner ************
72 hrs eh? And if it’s 24 hrs?
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Graham ******
@Werner ***********
 That is within 72 hours so it's ok
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@Werner ***********
1 + 2 = lots or is it many? 🤯
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Shane ********
@Werner ***********
 WITHIN 72hrs. So 3 days before or 2 days before or the day before. Mad to leave til the day before though. Account for website issues, delays, unexplained weirdness 🤷‍♂️
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John *******
@Shane *******
 From what I am hearing there have been lots of website issues.
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@Werner ***********
 Then it is within 72 hours so that is OK.
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Philip ******
What if you don’t know where you are staying
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Mario *********
@Philip *****
 no worries just go on google maps and choose one that has all the info you need: I have been doing this every time and never had a problem.
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John-Paul ******
@Philip *****
 come up with a hotel chain name and put that down. Then IF asked say that you lost the confirmation.
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Michael *******
@Philip *****
 what did you do when you filled out the TM6 - just repeat…..
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Paul ********
@Philip *****
 you’ve always had to provide where you are staying.
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Peter *****
8764
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@Philip *****
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@Philip *****
 just put Nana Hotel , they know what you gone for 🤣🤣
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Ben **********
@Philip *****
 Jesus mate how'd u make it this far in life, pick a hotel write it down
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Graham ******
@Philip *****
 Find a hotel address and use it
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@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
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Roberto *********
@Philip *****
 Make up something
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@Philip *****
 so you’re going to just turn up in Thailand with no where to stay?
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Thomas *********
@David ********
 why not ?
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David *********
@Thomas ********
 just find it odd, after 20-24hrs of travelling I just want to get to the room for a shower not walk around looking for one.
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@David ********
 will have to prebook one night somewhere now … I would think
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Jeroen *************
@David ********
 Yes it's done a million times before
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Scot *******
@David ********
 - I do that every time. Always a place to stay.
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@Scot ******
 same here.
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@David ********
 yeah. I have done that a few times. Backpack around. Grab a hotel when and where you want
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@Phi***
Cook I just put Dusit Thani ,no one has checked it.
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David *********
@Philip *****
 I guess I need a little more adventure then, I couldn’t imagine walking the streets looking for a room on the first night after 20hrs travelling there.
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@David ********
 it does depend on what city and area you fly into. Bangkok just head to Kosan Rd. It’s loud and crazy. It you can snag a room there easy then just figure it out from there.

Chaingmai there is one place I always stay close to old town and it’s awesome

But if you know you are staying in an area for a long time just get and air b and b
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@Philip *****
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David *********
@Philip *****
 never been a fan of Bangkok but Chiangmai yes I’m here now
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@Philip *****
 me too ....
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THAI ******************************
We posted a detailed guide here:

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One thing to note is that "Thailand" is currently not available in the country list for "Country of Residence".

This should be fixed by April 28th (as announced by the TAT).
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@THAI *****************************
,I have a question about the health questions on the tdac form. Seems they ask yes or no, (with a red star mandated answer) if you have been vacinated for yellow fever. Lets say, you answer no. Then there is a red star, mandated reply, date of vaccination.

Whats your take on this? For example, if you reply No, no vaccine, how can you enter the date of the vaccine? ( which appears to be a mandatory question.
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@Paul ******
 It depends on the country you have selected.

If you select one of the countries with restrictions then it will be required.
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@THAI *****************************
, thank you for the info...👍
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@Paul ******
 exactly et ça a l'air de rien mais comment va t'on faire a moins de mentir ce qui n'est sans doute pas une bonne idée et ya aussi un autre piege pour les districts et sous district ! en bref galère et pas si facile que ca
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@Paul ******
 good question.
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@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
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@Julian ******
 Look. Dudes. What you think you are entitled to, why don’t you check it out with the relevant Thai authority.

Word games don’t work here.
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@Frangipani ******
I’ve read all the posts of everyone trying to help you to understand but you’re just far too arrogant & ignorant to be schooled on this subject aren’t you Annie.

You are wrong, so so very wrong!

I shouldn’t need to explain it because others have written the FACTUAL LAWS several times over and tried to help you understand that there’s a huge difference between a resident & a citizen…

You can jump up & down about TAX all day long Annie, but remember that nobody mentioned TAX resident until YOU DID after you’d realised the dumbass mistake you’d made & proceeded to dig yourself a hole!

Now you’ve dug down so far you can’t climb out & are just trolling now because you’ve been backed into a corner and don’t have the spine to admit your dumbass mistake. 🤣🤣🤣

You really need to get a grip Annie 🤦🏻‍♂️

I do love analysing FB chat threads, people show their true selves on arsebook 🤣🤣🤣
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@Julian ******
 I’m just so sick of responding to this shit 😂😂😂

Tax resident is one thing.

If you think just because you spend 180 days or more here a become a TAX resident, do you really think you classify as a 🇹🇭 resident?
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@Frangipani ******
 very simple you can be resident without either through a visa or permanent resident. As is my case. Your comment is completely incorrect and ignorant.
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@Frangipani ******
 I have explained very clearly, I am documented as a resident by the amphur , which you ignored. Your focus on just the tax and nothing else is frankly illustrating your ignorance
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@Julian ******
 What is wrong with you people? 😂😂😂

You think that just because you are a Thai 🇹🇭 Tax Resident, you become Thai 🇹🇭?

Get a life! 😂😂😂
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@Julian ******
 if you have a Thai 🇹🇭 passport, you are a Thai 🇹🇭 resident.

If you don’t have a Thai 🇹🇭 passport, you are not.

Why is this so difficult to understand?
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@Frangipani ******
 very simple you can be resident without either through a visa or permanent resident. As is my case. Your comment is completely incorrect and ignorant.
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@Frangipani ******
 you're confusing citizen with resident, which are distinct statuses. Seems possible that the site will ask for "citizen" status instead, given that it has already asked for a passport number.
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@Frangipani ******
 you don’t have to be a citizen or have a Thai passport to be a legal resident of Thailand or another country. There are many foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents of Thailand.

You’re confusing legal residency, immigration status, citizenship, and ethnicity.

You can also become a naturalized citizen of a country and have a passport of a country and not be ethnically of that country.
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Steve *************
@Frangipani ******
 that is a ridiculous thing to say!!! If you spend over 180 days in Thailand, then you will be considered to be a Thai tax RESIDENT!
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Frangipani *******
@Steve ************
 Yes, as I said , a TAX resident. Which is very different to what the author ✍️ posted.

TAX Resident is very different to a proper Thai Resident.
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Stenbjorn *********
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 no! With a Thai passport you are a Thai citizen. But you might well be a resident in another country.

The same holds for immigrants in Thailand. Their country of residence can be Thailand but they are citizens somewhere else. Why is this so difficult to understand? 😉
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Steve *************
@Stenbjorn ********
 great reply 👍🏻😂👏
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Julian *******
@Frangipani ******
 wrong. You’re a Thai citizen if you have a passport. You can be resident in Thailand with a non Thai passport, like many people are that reside here over 180 days in a calendar year. I’m resident according to immigration , tax and revenue, the government hospital and my local amphur who issued my pink ID. Why you find that hard to understand illustrates your cognitive dissonance perfectly
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@Julian ******
 to further complicate my situation, I stay here this as my permanent home with my wife, yet I’m always less than 180 days in country, I haven’t lived or been in my home country for over 5 years, nor have I stayed in any other country over 180 days, been same status as this for years,,, 🤔
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Frangipani *******
@Julian ******
 😂😂😂C’mon mate, you think you are a Thai 🇹🇭 resident just because you stay here for 180 days or more?

That means that you are a TAX RESIDENT.

You are not a 🇹🇭 Resident until

You become citizen.

Good luck!
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Julian *******
@Frangipani ******
 having resided here for many years , married to a Thai with children I think I’m far more knowledgeable than you on this subject.
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@Julian ******
 of course. As long as you have a Thai 🇹🇭 passport…
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Julian *******
@Frangipani ******
 you don’t understand the difference between resident and citizen.
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Frangipani *******
@Julian ******
 Thank you. What exactly did you want to contribute on the subject?
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