DrJack54

Great. Go and find similar job.

Yet you posted this .... "In the past, I worked in Thailand for about two years as a technical advisor/supervisor for mechanical construction of steam turbines for power plants and cogeneration projects" So you worked as a "technical advisor" Without a degree

Because that's what you suggested and asked about in the OP. Good ...stay there working and visit as often as possible

And yet in your OP.... So from Project manager to selling tissues in shop front in the boonies. Is that the plan

You need a source of income to live in Thailand and I think you mentioned in thread I linked is that you have two children. Then suggest a mar par shop as means to support family of 4.

Couple of bad taste comments and reply removed

Portrays very big contrast to your 2023 thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1309955-divorce-yesno/ I wish you all the best however the type of job you indicate and life plan is a slow motion train wreck.

Yes. Also as was suggested...best to avoid immigration for that week in Pattaya.

Brilliant...now go and find the answer and update thread with something positive.

From AI....."During Songkran 2025, which falls on April 13-15, the Jomtien Immigration Office will likely be closed. It's advisable to handle any immigration matters before these dates to avoid potential disruptions". .... Personally I would avoid the whole week. Pattaya does extended Songkran craziness

Would be good if they (amazing guys) could sort out online reporting issues for one. To have it "humming quite nicely"

Time will tell. I like the saying (advice) used sometimes in sport.... "Play within your limitations" From what I have seen over the years eg TM30, TM47 etc....they can't organize a picnic.

Have you gone through the application fields. The only thing of meaning is passport information. It's pointless checking most of anything else. Address where you are staying. Exit from Thailand etc etc .....all meaningless fields.

They do not require 72 hours in advance. As per usual it's lost in translation. @brewsterbudgen posted useful link earlier in thread. Here is cut and paste from that .... "The TDAC form can be completed in no earlier than 3 days before your planned entry into ThailandThe system will automatically open the calendar based on today's date, and you can then select an arrival date within the next three days"

That means "up to 3 days in advance" You can do it day prior to flight. The shear volume of entries to Thailand would not allow for processing or verification. We have a previous model. The TM6 card. When was that information checked/verified

It seems that some genius came up with idea to sync TM30 with TM47 after trip abroad. Subsequently required 90 day report in person and new TM30. Some offices made the TM30 optional. As they do.

That has been mentioned. One of 2 things will happen. The option to being able to enter "Thailand" OR just put your passport country. I see that as a minor issue. I did a mock application and for country of residence I put my pp country. If address was required I would put my sister's joint or if I had no sister I would put made up address. Think of the old TM6 the address of where you stay is basically a nonsense. Again ...back to your average tourist not a lot remain in same location. Guessing for some the first night or two Bangkok then after that and after that they move about.

It can't be an issue. If it was then the system would be fundamental floored. As pointed out. The vast majority of entries to Thailand are Tourists. Many of these guys obtain 30 day extension so an exit flight withing 60 days (visa exempt entry). So if TDAC require a flight out for many it will be ghost ticket

Guess you make it up. I added that to previous post (edit). So with a border bounce just make up flight out within 60 days. Will be an issue if immigration want to see it. I'm just referring to the TDAC itself.

You do one for every entry to Thailand. I mentioned border bounce in a previous post. So presumably you would do your TDAC couple of days prior to border run. As for entering Thailand visa exempt thinking details of flight out of Thailand within 60 days would be best option. Hopefully can be fictitious flight as many folk obtain extension or bounce

Yes easy read. It points out that no option of "country of residence" being Thailand and some "modifications" will be along. Surely that would have been obvious. In addition for the expats living in Thailand and trip to home country or anywhere, most likely will not have an exit (return flight) from Thailand. If leaving it blank works fine. Doubt it.

Read this statement of yours several times. It sums up your options very well.

The OP (friend) was obtaining a Non O from visa exempt entry. At very least he will need a TM30. A lease would be handy.

All foreigners. Think of it as "back to the future" Same as paper TM6.

I guess some folk have done a mock run at the fill in "form" I just did (up to a point) Some minor issues: When it came to nationality I typed AU. Easy except it then auto filed +61 start of phone #. Could not change to Thai #. So put made up Oz cell # For address I put fictitious one and accepted. Asks for entry date, flight details etc. No problem however asks for departure information. (flight out) I'm one way as I live in Thailand. Nightmare on elm st #5 Edit: thread running on this in News forum