TDAC – A Friendly Clarification (and a Little Nudge)
A few days ago, I made a post about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.
(The comment section has since been closed – not sure why).
Here’s the link to the original post:
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And here’s the official update from TAT: 2 hours old.
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> *“Long-term or permanent foreign residents in Thailand are advised to select ‘Thailand’ under ‘Country of Residence,’ which will be available once the system is activated.”*
So yes – Thailand was initially missing from the dropdown. That was an error, which I confirmed directly with TAT. It will be there when the system goes live.
In my own case – having previously held a NON-B visa and now holding a DTV – I am supposed to select Thailand as my country of residence, because I have my apartment here, live here, pay tax here, and is here 300+ days a year.
I must say it’s been amusing to read some of the confident “expert” answers in the group with things they don't know anything about.
So here’s a kind request:
Let’s try to stick to facts and official sources when giving advice – especially in a group where people rely on accurate information. Guessing can be fun, but it’s not always helpful. 😉
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the upcoming launch of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, highlighting an official update from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). It clarifies that long-term foreign residents should select 'Thailand' as their country of residence when the system goes live, addressing a previous error where Thailand was missing from the dropdown list. The author encourages reliance on factual information from official sources and expresses concern over misinformation in the community.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)