What should I know about TM30 reporting when staying at an Airbnb in Thailand?

TM30 Reporting Airbnb Regulations in Thailand Visa and Immigration Change of Residence Long-term Lease Chon Buri Saraburi Expat Advice

Sep 19, 2018

6 years ago

James **********

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Hey Guys

Tm30 reporting... i'm shortly changing residence from Saraburi to Chon Buri. Will stay in an AIRBNB for two weeks whilst I search for a long-term condo with a lease. 

What's the likelihood of the Airbnb lodging a TM30? What if I reported my change of residence after finding my long-term condo and signing new lease and did so in the 24hour window? 

Your collective wisdom will be much appreciated. Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the TM30 reporting requirement for foreigners in Thailand when changing residence, specifically when transitioning from an Airbnb in Chon Buri to a long-term condo. Community members advise that it is uncertain if the Airbnb host will file the TM30 report, and suggest that the individual can file it themselves within 24 hours of moving. It is noted that some regions, such as Pattaya, are strict with TM30 regulations. Additionally, there are concerns about the legality of Airbnb rentals shorter than a month in Thailand and potential enforcement issues.

Tod *********

Who ever you're renting from will most likely NOT file a TM.30 with the immigration office. You should definitely go file one when you get there

6 years ago

James **********

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Probably... however this is Thailand afterall... where rules are made to be broken;-)

6 years ago

Robert ********

Be careful you don't get caught and thrown out (or worse)...

6 years ago

Chris ******

Or enforced to the most extreme degree if you are not Thai.

6 years ago

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Chris ******

I thought it was illegal to rent an airbnb for less than a month in Thailand.

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6 years ago

Bob **********

I would wait until you have your permanent lace as you’ll have to do it again anyway and the fact that Thailand frowns on Airbnb would just wait

6 years ago

James **********

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I did this once before where I stayed in an Airbnb in Pratnamak for a month before leasing a condo in Jomtien without consequences.

6 years ago

James **********

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Yes Jomtien... I ask because of the cloud hanging over Airbnb rentals.

6 years ago

James **********

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Thanks

@Glen ********

6 years ago

Glen *********

Fill it out yourself if the owner won’t do it ...and take the receipt for booking with you..

6 years ago

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Glen *********

In Jomtien, if that’s where you will be...you will need to file it twice...they are reasonably strict here...but you can even fill out the TM30 yourself and lodge it within the 24 hour time period..,very quick...only 5-10 minutes waiting and your finished and on your way

If you’re in a different area of Chonburi I don’t know 🙂

6 years ago

Robert *******

Only your landlord can tell you if he files the report or not. Chonburi Pattaya are very strict on these reports.

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Robert *******

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