The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system — an online platform for pre-arrival registration — will officially launch on 1 May 2025. Foreign nationals entering Thailand must complete their registration during the three days leading up to their arrival at [members only].

“The system is fully ready, and backup measures are in place to ensure smooth operations. During the initial phase, travelers who encounter any issues can temporarily use a paper immigration form. TDAC is designed to streamline immigration procedures, enhance data accuracy, strengthen security, and make the arrival experience more convenient for international visitors,” said Ms. Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

For Americans, you got 6 months in Europe and got 2 months in Thailand without a visa, that doesn’t mean Thailand is less friendly to you than Europe, mostly because Thailand wants to generate more revenues from tourism by forcing you extending your visa or jumping back and forth, cutting the staying from 2 months to 30 days also aiming the same, generating more revenues, but this will bring more inconvenient for travelers and may affect their plans.

Has anyone had experience with this?

Is it okay with the immigration officer if I show only a two-week hotel booking, even though I plan to stay in Thailand for 60 days starting this April 1? I want to find a better place in Phuket by walking in rather than booking online, and I will book the rest of my stay later when I arrive there.

I hope someone can give me a good idea.

It only takes a few to mess it up for everyone else. DTV is going to be next.

Can I use my German-to-Philippine converted driver's license in Phuket, Thailand, even if I’m just a tourist? Aren’t they too strict there?

Also, what do you think is the best place in Phuket that is close to the beaches and peaceful place with good internet near to mall or city?

Does anyone know? Could you suggest a place on Phuket Island, please?

I plan on being in a Pattaya in May, I’m staying at a hotel called hotel Vista has anyone ever heard of it? If so, is it a good hotel? 

If I enter Thailand for the first time, and then constantly leave and return during my first year before ever reaching the 90th day, do I only report to immigration for my first 90-day report the first time I actually stay in Thailand for 90 days straight, ostensibly during my second year? I would guess that since I’m always resetting the 90-day clock during that first year, I’d never have to report to immigration.

Then, taking this a step further, let’s say that during the second year, I keep leaving and returning such that I don’t actually stay another 90 days straight until some time in my third year. In that case, do I only apply for an extension (or leave yet again) when I reach that second 90-day period because I’ve now been in Thailand for two 90-day periods, which equals 180 days? Thanks.

Is it true, starting May 1st we must do a form TM6 online for entry?, thanks

Hi do Australians coming for tourism purposes in December require the e-visa? or is the 30 day exemption still in place?

Question: I'm visiting Thailand beginning of 2025 on a visa exempt..planning to stay 1-2 months, after which I want to fly to another Asian country and spend there one week before returning to Thailand for another couple of weeks (so another visa exempt).

Could this possibly be problematic upon flying back to Thailand? I've heard stories that entering Thailand twice a year on a visa exempt is not always granted anymore since the introduction of the DTV.