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What should you do if the TDAC website crashes a few days before your travel to Thailand?

Apr 3, 2025
2 days ago
Derek ********
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What happens if you apply for the new TDAC 3 days before you travel and the website crashes due to the thousands trying to use it it's not working...what does one do ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) can be completed up to 72 hours before your trip. If the website crashes or is unresponsive close to your travel date, it's advisable to wait until it is operational again. Many users suggest that there should be ample time to complete the form, and it can also be filled out while at the airport. If issues persist, asking for assistance from flight attendants for a paper form or using self-help kiosks at the airport can provide alternatives. Furthermore, some users humorously commented on the catastrophizing surrounding potential travel disruptions.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Alan *******
"Why?"...Seem to have got along without it for the past 2 years. If you reside here it's just more duplication, TM8 when you leave, TM6 on return, not forgetting TM30 within 24hrs. Only upside is 90 day clock is reset.
Kim *********
@Alan ******
if you reside here also the tm47 every 3 months
Alan *******
@Kim ********
yeah I know, my next is due 14th , I'm going to Vietnam to avoid Songkran , back on 19th. So next one now due in July.
Des ***********
If you are that worried about the TDAC don’t go to Thailand. Simples
Albert ********
TDAC, Thailand Digital Arrival Card

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George *******
Question ❓ When you present your DTAC to immigration in Thailand do you have to have internet connection, or can you fill in the digital form in your country, then save it as a PDF. So it can be seen offline by immigration when you arrive. Just asking.
Michael ********
@George ******
if its anything like singapore or malaysia they send you a confirmation mail ask you to save it. But its all in the system and never been asked to show anything. Time will tell
Kim *********
@Michael *******
really? we were asked to show the qr from Thailand Pass during covid when boarding the plane and to immi in BKK
George *******
@Michael *******
Thanks mate. Every bit of info is helpful.
John *********
My first thoughts are to rethink whether fate wants me to go to Thailand, reasses my karmic contributions, and ponder if I have any moral or ethical unfinished business to take care of.

My second thought is to reboot my phone and try again.
Roberto *********
Graham ******
Do you think that Thailand will be closed to foreign nationals or do you think the requirement for the TDAC will be suspended?
Terence *********
...or ask the flight attendant on your tin budgie for a paper one before landing...bring a pencil...just like the old days...Unfortunately.. the arrival Q will stretch along thr runways...Should be Sanuk..chai..gao..
Ernst *********
I also thought about that but just do not worry about it.

Three days should be fine.

You can sit st the airport before you board and do it there.

You can do it on the flight if they have wifi.

You can do it in the airport on their wifi when you have landed.

They also say there will be selfhelp kiosks at the airport.

So, no worries!!!
Phil *******
What if you get hit by a bus 3 days before you travel, who will complete the form for you?
Malcolm *****
Thailand website not working? Don’t be completely ridiculous 🙄
Kim *********
@Malcolm ****
actually they are good
Willem ****
@Malcolm ****
Never happens. Lol
Robert ******
Stay home. 😂
Michael ********
Are we going to get a whole month of these idiotic questions about simple form.
Anna *********
@Michael *******
and we’ll get a month of ‘my experience it worked and was so easy’ posts🤣🤣
Victoria **********
Wayne *****
Anthony *********
@Wayne ****
why use gutter language on the internet
Wayne *****
@Anthony ********
Why not????? In some places it's still a free world. Don't like it, just ignore it. Or are you one of them people who needs to have everyone follow your principals.
Anthony *********
@Wayne ****
yes i am one of those people who has principles that's the way I was brought up,nobody aware more than me when I was at sea in the navy but ashore I learned to curb my language
Wayne *****
@Anthony ********
Good for you Mr Perfect 👍 Well did the navy teach you to live and let live.
Anthony *********
@Wayne ****
the navy taught me a lot of things leave the gutter language on the ship was just one
Wayne *****
@Anthony ********
Maybe you should have stayed on the ship 😜
Anthony *********
@Wayne ****
oh my budda
Wak ********
Try Appling for a visa for india 🇮🇳, lots more hoops to jump through.
Brandon ************
You have 72 hours. I doubt the website will be down for 3 days non-stop. Wait until it comes back up and file then.

I don't understand why everyone keeps making crazy scenarios about this. It's a very, very simple form that replaced a simple paper they used to hand out on the plane. Just go online and fill it out within 3 days of your trip.
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