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Aug 2, 2025

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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First entry on my DTV via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Gave my passport, boarding pass and my cute little passport-size laminated DTV. The latter seemed to raise concern of the officer, she pressed the yellow button and I was pulled aside. Two other officers came, one checked the visa on her mobile terminal, another one invited me to a closed desk. Scanned my passport a few times, scanned my fingerprints twice (obviously something wasn’t working properly with the computer) then asked for TDAC. Checked the printed form, retyped my accommodation address, and stamped me in for 180 days. 

Generally nice, easy and calm process. 

Thanks again for this group for helping me out on each and every stage of the process of obtaining the visa!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user describes their arrival experience at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport while using a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV). They provided their passport, boarding pass, and a laminated DTV, which raised concerns from the immigration officer. After a brief secondary screening involving multiple officers and checks of the visa on mobile terminals, the user was stamped in for 180 days. The overall process was calm and straightforward. Community comments seek clarification on passport types, TDAC requirements, and experiences related to secondary screening at immigration.

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

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TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

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

Debra *********

Enjoy!