Again about the TM30.
I understand even if staying at a friends house, a TM30 has to be done with immigration. So far, so good.
In the past I have never done a TM30 while on visa exempt staying at my girlfriends house (out of ignorance, I simply didn't know). And as a matter of fact I never ran into problems driving around in Thailand. And I travel a lot when I am in Thailand (and I understand when I stay at a hotel, the hotel will do the TM30).
It was written here that if you have not filed a TM30 and then have anything to do with the immigration office (e.g. an extension), then there will be problems (a fine, or whatever).
The question is, will the fact that I (or my girlfriend as the house owner) did not file a TM30 in the past haunt me later should I apply for a retirement or marriage visa in the future? Will or can immigration check my past compliance (or lack thereof) with regard to the TM30? Will I then run into problems applying for a retirement or marriage visa?
Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The question addresses concerns about the TM30 filing process and its implications for future visa applications in Thailand. The poster is unsure whether the lack of a TM30 filing during past stays at a girlfriend's house could lead to issues when applying for a retirement or marriage visa later. Responses from the community indicate that past non-compliance with TM30 does not have ramifications on future visa applications. It was emphasized that only the property owner is responsible for filing the TM30, and any previously unfiled TM30s do not affect current immigration status once a new TM30 is filed.
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