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By Barry Kenyon

May 2, 2025

Same day border hoppers – those obtaining extra time in Thailand by crossing briefly into Cambodia or another neighbouring country – do have to fill in the online TDAC form whilst waiting an hour or two before returning here. Those travelling with an agency may find the TDAC form is filled in by accompanying staff, but those travelling alone will need to deal alone with the new bureaucracy.

Most of those undertaking border runs are Destination Thailand Visa holders seeking another six months’ sojourn, visa-exempt foreigners looking for a further 60 days and some multiple entry non-immigrant visa holders who must leave Thailand after three months stay. Immigration officers at land entry points say that the rules and regulations for border hops are under review by a governmental working party examining visa exempt regulations and their many repercussions. For now, there are no national changes.

In other developments, foreign visitors at Thai airports who have not filled in the TDAC in advance may find computer desks and helpful officers on duty to assist the forgetful and the computer illiterate. The foreign affairs ministry has stated again that the TDAC has to be filled in 72 hours or less (not more) prior to arrival in Thailand. In general, inauguration day on May 1 went smoothly at airports and land and sea entry points, although some passengers believed they must print the confirmatory email to give to the immigration officer on arrival. In fact, it is OK simply to show him or her the email on your mobile phone.

Foreign visitors are reminded by the Thai cyber police about fake websites which charge a processing fee for completing TDAC before absconding with people’s biometric information and credit or debit card details. Investigations are underway and at least one fake site has been blocked already. The legitimate TDAC service is presently free but must be repeated before every entry to Thailand. It’s [members only]

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Hi everyone

If you're on a non-immigrant 1 year visa (retirement) with multiple entries.

Q. How long can you exit Thailand for?

Q. If for example, you had to return to your home country (Australia) for family reasons for a while (6 months), providing you fly back to Thailand for your 90-day reporting is this, OK?

Q. In example above does this change if you need to do your I year application again during this period?

TIA

Has anyone applied for ed visa(non immigrant visa) through evisa process?

I just wanna know how long it usually takes to get the visa. Thank you.🙏

What is normal price for business visa per 1 year in Th?

just had some good news from the Thai embassy in London, asking about the trouble we are having openings a Thai bank account at the moment and they said they except HSBC bank for a long term visa application, sounds good to me,

Does anyone know if the Land Transport Office in Chiang Mai still issues 5 year licenses for DTV holders? I am already on my second 2 year driving license.

I read some reports that they do, but I don't want to fly to Chiang Mai for nothing. Trat DLT does not issue 5 year licenses for DTV holders

Can someone put me onto a visa agent to apply for a 1 year plus visa I’m 56 years old looking to move over with girlfriend.

Hi All I applied for a non-immagrant O visa with the Los Angeles consulate back on 03APR. Status is at "pending document check". Any idea how long these are taking to process? Thank you!

I normally get a non-immigrant 90-day visa from the embassy Will I still have to fill out the digital cards for the details as my visa will have that already ⁉️

Who can shere his experience with getting a 3mths Non-Imm. (marriage visa)visa in Thai Embassy in Laos using Thaievisa application.Isit true that you must be in Laos to be able to apply for that visa using Thaievisa website? and wait up to 14 days in laos for receiving it?

Is there any other quicker way to get that visa only in 3 days as it was before?

Any suggestion,experience inf.aremore then wecome.

## Thanx alot.