Irrespective of any visa, a Thai landlord or hotel owner must report a foreigner on online portal within 24 hours (TM 30). If they miss, they are at fault. The issue you face only when you approach immigration department for some task like residence certificate, 90 days report etc. Most people then book hotel for a night or two so they have a fresh TM30.

@Benjamin ********

can't you understand what grace period means?

@Wannikea ********

you got a point.

@Toni ******

that's so helpful. Thank You 😊

@Dan ******

please follow your own advice Sir.

I have been stopped numerous times by LEAs. I simply show my home country ID or DL, that's enough. Only once they further asked for passport and I replied, "it's in my room".

@Elías *******

I thank you in my personal capacity for you always reply positively to community questions. Thanks for helping all of us with your experiences.

@Cliff ********

your selection of words for this answer are superb. ✅

I know they ask for passport all the time but believe me, you are not REQUIRED to carry it. A police officer, random checkpoint, traffic officer, sudden raids, whoever asks you; just reply the passport is in hotel/ room. You must have your local ID/ license to prove identity and a picture of passport in mobile is enough.

That's with UAE 5 year visa where visa "activates" only when you enter within 60 days. DTV activates from the date of issue for a total of 5 years. No other rules.

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