Can someone please tell me why immigration at Bangkok airport are refusing so many people entry

Hi guys,

How many days before flying to Thailand i have to apply for the digital arrival card?

Question please

Tomorrow l transit in BK on my way to Cambodia from Taiwan.

Do l need to do any procedure for Thai immergration? I am told that there are some strange new requirements

I am sure l don't as it counts as transit.

Thanks very much

Question about doing the TDAC, we’re doing our first DTV border bounce this weekend to Malaysia. When returning what should we put as country of residence, our home country or Thailand since we have been here 6 months and rent a long term condo?

Thanks!

Hello all,

Do we need to fill DTAC online before re entry in Thaïland with a DTV Visa?

Thanks for answers

I have a retirement visa and re entry stamp in my passport but I’m seeing conflicting information about if I need to complete an ETA electronic travel authorisation or a digital entry permit. I’m not even sure if these are the same thing. Can someone who has traveled back to the kingdom please advise me. I’m traveling on a British passport.

Submitting a printed TDAC for an application to an extension?

Yesterday, I read a report that initially puzzled me.

You all know and are aware of the requirement to fill out and submit the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card), which has been in effect since May 1, 2025. It can be completed starting 72 hours before your planned arrival in Thailand.

As soon as you receive the TDAC QR code via email, you should definitely print it out and take it with you. Why is that?

You won't be explicitly asked for it at the immigration counter anymore, because the immigration officer can see it on their computer screen after scanning your passport. And you can theoretically show it on your phone.

BUT:

According to a recent report, Immigration will require a copy of the TDAC signed by you in blue ink, when applying for the next one-year extension of stay. And most likely soon, the same when applying for the 30-day tourist extension.

To date (August 16, 2025), there has only been one report on this. However, I am expecting more of those to appear.

It's somewhat understandable, because previously, you had to present your TM6 departure card when applying for the one-year extension of stay, and the same applied when one applied for the 30-day touristic extension.

When the TM6 was abolished almost three years ago for air travel and later also for land travel, I had to react.

I had long since removed the fact that you no longer had to present the TM6 departure card from my consultation templates – and now it will probably be added back to the list of requirements of the various immigration offices as proof of a completed TDAC.

By informing people about this, I can at least prevent you from having to leave the immigration office empty-handed if they ask for a printout of your TDAC and you unfortunately don't have it with you on this day

Be prepared and always expect the unexpected

Hi what is the situation on the visa I need to Arrive in Thailand from the UK 🇬🇧 I believe I need to submit an online application 48 hrs before travel TIA

Hi Everyone. Can I get a family TDAC for me and my son or do I have to apply separately? Thanks

Just a quickie - since I last visited BKK I’ve been told that as a U.K. national there is a form you have to fill in before going. It says ‘within 72 days’ but does that mean during the last 72 hours in the run up to the flight, or before the last 72 hours ? Thanks in advance and no nasty comments please 😎