ThaiVisaCentre

It looks more like the actual website blocked the Thailand region rather than the Thailand ISP's blocked their website (if you look at the bottom of the error page it says CloudFlare). This clearly indicates they are aware but have chosen not to update their site. Another example is https://tdac.online. They seem to be following the law, but whether the service is really worth over 1,200 THB is debatable, and is low compared to https://ivisa.com attempting to charge 2,300 THB. Still, for those short on time, it might be convenient since it allows you to apply in advance and *may* offer a responsive point of contact. Even some of our own clients have asked for this kind of service, despite us explaining to them how easy it is to apply on their own. They could have simply designed their website to be legally compliant and been in a strong position, rather than choosing to make it deliberately misleading and risk being seen as a scam.

Would need to be more of a opt-in. Think checkbox where you acknowledge the fact that they are not a government service. The checkbox acts as a recorded action proving that they disclosed the nature of the service. Without this, a user could later claim they were misled.

The way that site is charging you is not legal in Thailand, which is likely why they were flagged. They are required to clearly state that they are not a government provider and must obtain your explicit consent to their terms, and not straight to payment. They also fail to display any company information, which is a major red flag. Right now, their site is misleading and lacks the necessary transparency. Charging for submission services is legal in Thailand if done properly. In fact, this is clearly acknowledged on the official TDAC website. We operate the informational website https://tdac.in.th ( not the one that is mentioned in the announcement ). Currently, we do not provide any services, and clearly mention the TDAC is FREE. However, if we choose to offer services in the future, they will be fully transparent, clearly disclosed, and fully compliant with Thai law.

We haven't seen any developments on this so far, so it seems to be just a circulating rumor for now.

When applying, you can only choose an arrival date of today, or up to three days from now. We highlight the 3-day window because that’s how it was worded in the official announcement. Applying earlier is fine if you're able to, but we don't expect any issues with entry or departure if you apply less than three days before arrival ( your airline may force it, this is yet be seen ). This process replaces the TM6, which was usually filled out on arrival in Thailand. It's possible authorities may want this information earlier for coordination or logistical reasons, but in practice, it should still be fine to complete close to your travel date. What is clear is it is impossible to submit more than 3 days before your arrival date as it will be disabled. We’ve also embedded the video on https://tdac.in.th/#tdac-introduction in multiple languages, though the screenshots provide more detailed information.

From what we have seen its actually instant approval, so if theres verification happening its post-approval.

We have not seen this, this can happen with new DNS updates. Maybe check back later, we have tested the site from multiple regions, and it appears to be accessible. We also did a write up here with screenshots: https://tdac.in.th

Yes we accept cases by secure post / signature on delivery. All payments made to us are treated as refundable deposits, and we provide a document stating this after payment. We've always issued prompt refunds whenever a client chose to cancel or when, for any reason, we were unable to complete the task. We submit cases immediately after taking them on and never delay or hold onto them. While some agents may operate differently, our approach ensures a consistently fast turnaround. As a general rule, it's wise to avoid sending money or documents to any business without verifying their physical office, business domain, or reputation. That said, our team has a proven track record and can be trusted to handle these matters with transparency and reliability.

We currently assist with account setup for clients applying for Non-O ( Retirement / Marriage / Family ) visas, and the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). If you're currently in Thailand on a tourist visa / exempt entry, we can still assist you, provided your intention is to obtain a long-term visa. Please note that for any banking services, clients must be accompanied by our staff.

Technically, proof of accommodation and a return flight are required for exempt entry. Without them, an officer has the discretion to deny entry. Having a actual applied for visa like a TR visa will be scrutinized less than attempting to enter with exempt entry, also your Thailand travel history may come into play as well. That said, many people enter without any issues. In Thailand, proposals often surface publicly long before they become official and can go through numerous changes in the process. Sometimes these changes happen quickly, other times slowly, or the proposals may simply fade away and never materialize.

Nothing is final, and this is based on information discussed an provided on these pages: May 28, 2024 - The Public Relations Department May 28, 2024 - Office of the Fiscal Policy May 28, 2024 - Economic Planning Department May 28, 2024 - Thailand DWR May 30, 2024 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 31, 2024 - Thai Government Public Relations Department June 20, 2024 - Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aug 24, 2024 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs If you're traveling soon, there's no need to worry. It appears to be delayed yet again, and implementing something like this will take time. There will be plenty of information available, and it will also be communicated through the IATA Timatic system otherwise airlines will have trouble following any new requirements (very similar to how the Thailand Pass system was rolled out across airlines). But also note that most of the mentioned requirements you quoted are already required to enter Thailand in many cases. We created that website because we frequently receive inquiries about the ETA. Having a single point of reference makes it easier for everyone to stay informed on the topic, reducing the need for people to repeatedly contact our team for updates. If an official government-operated page existed for this topic, we would have linked to it. However, as of now, the information available is limited to a collection of meetings and proposals. Unfortunately, the topic is also surrounded by scaremongering and news articles that often lack the helpful clarity needed.

We actually run said website to keep individuals informed. Also .in.th is not a indian website, the .th TLD is owned, and operated by Thailand. You may be confused because of the .in.th SLD but this is a commonly used for Individuals, companies or organizations in Thailand. As for the current situation with the ETA we are still waiting for updates. Once we have more info the website will be updated, and those who have subscribed for updates will be notified accordingly.

Just be honest with people, also why is it even necessary to tell people your political beliefs. People care a lot less than you think.

This is actually a very conservative estimate. The groups we manage, combined with the number of inquiries we receive, far surpass those figures, and that's only according to our internal metrics. Also we ran a poll about a week ago, and almost more people answered saying they were on Destination Thailand Visas than Tourist visas.