My wife went to Jomtien Immigration today to fill in a TM30 change of address form.

The Officer there checked the TM30 form, my Passport and the owners documents (my Wife) of the new address, all OK.

She then stamped the Receipt of Notification section on the bottom left of the form and filled in the new address.

The Officer then placed an Immigration stamp in Red in the Receipt of Notification section dated and put the time down, she signed in the stamp area that states Immigration Officer.

The Officer then tore off the bottom section of the TM30 form and stapled it into the rear of my Passport stating if anyone asks about address show them the Passport.

The officer stated that each time I leave Thailand and Re-Enter; my wife must fill in a new TM30 form.

Re TM28.

My wife made inquiries re the TM28 form and did I have to fill one in if I was away from my home for over 24 hours say at Hua Hin, or Koh Chang Island for a few days.

The officer stated NO, the hotel or owner of the home that I am staying will fill in a form and take a copy of my Passport and address.  They will forward this to Immigration.

For your information.

OZEMADE

1 hour ago, OZEMADE said:

Re TM28.

My wife made inquiries re the TM28 form and did I have to fill one in if I was away from my home for over 24 hours say at Hua Hin, or Koh Chang Island for a few days.

The officer stated NO, the hotel or owner of the home that I am staying will fill in a form and take a copy of my Passport and address.  They will forward this to Immigration.

Obviously there was either a communication problem between your wife and the IO or the IO just had no idea what he was talking about.

I was told exactly the same by Jomtien Immigration. 

So was i. 5 dsys in chiang mai and reported jomtien immigrstion. Told i did not need to report this for tm30

16 hours ago, jackdd said:

Obviously there was either a communication problem between your wife and the IO or the IO just had no idea what he was talking about.

No the Immigration Officer has worked there for over 20 years and my wife had her sister with her who is Thai and speaks good English and works casual at the Immigration office. My wife is fluent in Thai and English as well.

 I see where another member has agreed with my comments exactly.

Patong Immigration at Phuket stated the same re TM 28, according to a friend I know down there. 

4 minutes ago, OZEMADE said:

No the Immigration Officer has worked there for over 20 years and my wife had her sister with her who is Thai and speaks good English and works casual at the Immigration office. My wife is fluent in Thai and English as well.

 I see where another member has agreed with my comments exactly.

Patong Immigration at Phuket stated the same re TM 28, according to a friend I know down there. 

The info is still wrong and also does not match the info given on the phuket immigration hompage: http://www.phuketimmigration.go.th/info/s37.php

I assume that the other poster was agreeing to the TM30 part, i doubt many people ask about TM28.

7 minutes ago, jackdd said:

The info is still wrong and also does not match the info given on the phuket immigration hompage: http://www.phuketimmigration.go.th/info/s37.php

I assume that the other poster was agreeing to the TM30 part, i doubt many people ask about TM28.

I saw what Phuket Immigration stated. However I did not mention Phuket Immigration, I mentioned Patong Immigration at Phuket just down from Bangla road.

Edited November 15, 20196 yr by OZEMADE

Different circumstances , but I was told i needed to fill in my own TM28 as when I asked for an extension 30 days ( I’m a tourist) they will need the TM28 receipt stapled into my passport. Otherwise no extension.

The TM30 is duly filled out and done online by the office of my rented condo in Jomtien when I arrive. She gives me a copy. 

When going the next day to immigration myself,  I take this proof of online TM30 and the necessary documents passport etc. 

I usually see the Mann with many rings on fingers . Get a number, wait in left side office. 

When the date comes for an extension 30 days, they ask for the receipt , I give my docs , get stamped, pay my 1900B.

 

 

 

20 hours ago, jackdd said:

Obviously there was either a communication problem between your wife and the IO or the IO just had no idea what he was talking about.

Why? He is correct! When away from home the hotel or home owner will fill out a TM30 and submit it to the I. Office there.

1 minute ago, SunsetT said:

Why? He is correct! When away from home the hotel or home owner will fill out a TM30 and submit it to the I. Office there.

The section which i quoted is about TM28, not TM30.

2 minutes ago, jackdd said:

The section which i quoted is about TM28, not TM30.

Yes, she asked about TM28s but I think his reply is referring to TM30s being submitted while out of province thus intimating that a TM28 is unnecessary, i.e., surplus to requirements.

3 hours ago, OZEMADE said:

No the Immigration Officer has worked there for over 20 years and my wife had her sister with her who is Thai and speaks good English and works casual at the Immigration office. My wife is fluent in Thai and English as well.

 I see where another member has agreed with my comments exactly.

Patong Immigration at Phuket stated the same re TM 28, according to a friend I know down there. 

I have been staying in Jomtien for years, and never ever been told to submit a TM28,and also been told that a TM30 is not needed when travelling inside Thailand and coming back to the last reported address.My last TM30 receipt has been stapled inside my passport for years. 

14 minutes ago, SunsetT said:

Why? He is correct! When away from home the hotel or home owner will fill out a TM30 and submit it to the I. Office there.

It's a well known fact if living in Jomtien at a permanent address, when travelling inside Thailand and coming back to that address, a new TM30 is not needed. 

Blow me if I know what either is..

5 hours ago, JusticeGB said:

I was told exactly the same by Jomtien Immigration. 

Was told exactly same, with addition "if on retirement extension". 

However have now had friends who were told they have to stop by again, if spent time abroad. MS>

12 minutes ago, moonseeker said:

Was told exactly same, with addition "if on retirement extension". 

However have now had friends who were told they have to stop by again, if spent time abroad. MS>

A few weeks ago was told no need for TM30 if returning to same address and have previous TM30 in passport. I leave. Thailand at least 10 times a year and have never been challenged at the last 7 years extension renewals in Jomtien.

Chiang Mai I O SAID .....THEY ARE not enforcing inter province only leave n return to Thailand.........so makes sense

5 hours ago, moonseeker said:

Was told exactly same, with addition "if on retirement extension". 

However have now had friends who were told they have to stop by again, if spent time abroad. MS>

Correct if you leave Thailand for any reason, you must have Immigration do another new TM30 to place into your Passport. Even if it is still the same address.

 I would also to add that I have never had to do a TM30 or a TM28 in the 16 years I have been Retired in Thailand. This is the first time had to do TM30 and I leave Thailand twice a year.

Edited November 15, 20196 yr by OZEMADE
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