DrJack54

Yes. Off topic but making Oz folk aware that the online application is seamless and you also do NOT send current pp. Application was simple. It's posted to Bangkok and at the embassy they do basic inspection of complete application ie photos included etc. Also payment is processed at that time My whole gig from day posted to return mail to my Bangkok condo was 20 days. Not in a smug way but I think UK USA and Canada could do a Lot better.

I realized week or two prior to actual flight. It was all a bit comical. In those days you went to Oz embassy Bangkok. I applied for emergency pp and also normal pp with express process option. Few days later I returned to embassy to pic up. They handed me the "emergency one" I signed something and handed it back as the full 10yr pp also had arrived and they handed me the full pp. Lesson learned

That must have been some time ago as the TM6 has not been required for entry via air Dont think io would ask for accommodation info. Screenshot fine. Have it on hand along with money.

Thinking this is why I'm bit gun shy on this topic. My early days living in Thailand I was taking short breaks to Saigon and on one occasion realized I did not have 6 months + validity for travel to Vietnam.

I'm bit extreme on this topic. Possibly because I have seen too many threads of folk getting caught out leaving it a bit late. Suggest folk do it well early when it suits schedule of travel etc When you work out how much baht you lose by doing it early it's not big dosh. If I had a pp expiring in say mid 2026 I would be obtaining one mid 2025

Use an agent. Few extra baht but as a senior citizen its best option for UK passport renewal.

The married to a Thai + house book etc has nothing to do with things. If the TDAC is introduced on May 1 you need to do the online application. This can be done up to 3 days prior (no earlier) Current thread running with link to application and advice. Check it out. https://aseannow.com/topic/1356064-thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac-system-is-online-but-not-announced-as-starting-yet/

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Some countries do have old passport summited as part of the application if doing application here in Thailand. Canada and USA two examples. Some allow you to retain existing passport if you are doing the process using appointment option. The issue is that one of the two mentioned above has stopped having appointments option so pp is sent as part of application. Makes things more ridiculous in that for Oz passport renewal you can do whole process online and only need post application to Embassy Bangkok or CM. Existing Passport is not sent.

I would prefer not a guess. Perhaps if previous fields indicate visa exempt entry then the departure information may be required

What did you put for "country of residence"

Your post is off topic. At a guess you are asking why folk with a DTV cannot obtain 5 yr TDL. DTV is a "special tourist visa" Most transport offices will only issue 2 yr TDL.

Agree with Brandon post above. Apply in pp country or country where you have Permanent Resident status. Have you considered DTV. Can apply in most countries. Might be a better fit.

What did you do previously when TM6 was around. You still had to obtain reentry permit prior to exit from Thailand. Suggest you do do the TDAC if in place May 3

You have suggestions from @Briggsy and @thai006 above. Suggest that is a good option if you plan to fly.