Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system is online (but not announced as starting yet)

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, Jack1988 said:

Ok clear but what about departure information?

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. 

[Jack1988]

19 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

just make up flight out within 60 days.

 if you make up flight out within 60 days but you will extend 30 days more at your local immigration so you will not exit Thailand within 60 days it will not be an issue? Even if you have already added departure information on the online tdac

 

If you are coming to Thailand by flight or by land

[Lung Mark]

On 3/28/2025 at 3:40 PM, DrJack54 said:

Bit disappointing that all foreigners entering Thailand require this.

As stated here.....

"All passengers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card" 

 

So those living here in Thailand with extensions of permission of stay and reentry permit still need all this nonsense.

On top of TM30, TM47 etc

On top of that, Thailand isn't listed under country of residence. What's an expat to do? LOL

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, Jack1988 said:

 if you make up flight out within 60 days but you will extend 30 days more at your local immigration so you will not exit Thailand within 60 days it will not be an issue?

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

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, Lung Mark said:

On top of that, Thailand isn't listed under country of residence. What's an expat to do? LOL

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. 

 

[Jack1988]

31 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So if TDAC require a flight out for many it will be ghost ticket

Ok good, so just put a fake flight on the departure information

[PJ71]

On 3/28/2025 at 7:16 PM, OJAS said:

 

From which the non-Scotland part of the UK appears to have been excluded!

GBR is there.

[impulse]

35 minutes ago, Jack1988 said:

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

So if TDAC require a flight out for many it will be ghost ticket

Ok good, so just put a fake flight on the departure information

 

If they really wanted it to be meaningful, they'd ask for your PNR code.  With a database working in the background confirming them...

 

[PJ71]

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

If they really wanted it to be meaningful, they'd ask for your PNR code.  With a database working in the background confirming them...

 

They won't check any of the data on the form, it would take 3 weeks to pass thru immigration if that were the case.

 

It's a simple form that you'll be able to fill in with any info, not sure what all the fuss is about tbh.

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, PJ71 said:

They won't check any of the data on the form, it would take 3 weeks to pass thru immigration if that were the case.

 

It's a simple form that you'll be able to fill in with any info, not sure what all the fuss is about tbh.

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

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

[impulse]

5 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

They won't check any of the data on the form, it would take 3 weeks to pass thru immigration if that were the case.

 

It's a simple form that you'll be able to fill in with any info, not sure what all the fuss is about tbh.

 

I suspect you're right.  But if they're going to impose the inconvenience, they may as well get some actual utility (and security) out of it.  If they require 72 hours before arrival, they could easily do a few law enforcement searches to make sure your passport isn't flagged anywhere and to make sure you actually have a departure booking.  All done in the background...

 

[impulse]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

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

 

That's the difference between a written TM6 and a computer based TM6.  You can turn loose a few relational databases on a computer based entry and flag a hundred different variables in an hour.  They couldn't possibly do that on the spot with a written card.  

 

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

If they require 72 hours before arrival, they could easily do a few law enforcement searches to make sure your passport isn't flagged anywhere and to make sure you actually have a departure booking

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"

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

They couldn't possibly do that on the spot with a written card.

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. 

[impulse]

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

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"

 

Good catch, but a good database system would require only moments. 

 

I suspect they'll build the front end first that only captures the data on the submitted forms.  Over time, they'll build the back end that connects to all the data that's out there in the ether.  But that's just a guess on my part.

 

[impulse]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

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. 

 

Keep in mind I can't even access the form from here.  It's blocked...  So it's a work in progress.  Otherwise, they'll see a huge drop in Chinse arrivals.

 

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, impulse said:

  Over time, they'll build the back end that connects to all the data that's out there in the ether.

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.

[impulse]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

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.

 

I don't share the disdain that a lot of AN posters have for Thai IT skills.  We had some amazing guys working in our server room and facilities across Thailand and offshore.  They kept things humming quite nicely.

 

[PJ71]

21 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

I suspect you're right.  But if they're going to impose the inconvenience, they may as well get some actual utility (and security) out of it.  If they require 72 hours before arrival, they could easily do a few law enforcement searches to make sure your passport isn't flagged anywhere and to make sure you actually have a departure booking.  All done in the background...

 

Doubt immigration will have access to every airline in the world to confirm bookings...

[PJ71]

29 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

??? and....

[Sheryl]

On 3/28/2025 at 11:49 PM, Liquorice said:

 

WHO SUBMIT?
All foreigners entering Thailand are required to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before their arrival, except for: 
   - Foreigners transiting or transferring in Thailand without going through immigration control. 
   - Foreigners entering Thailand using a Border Pass.

 

Could their wording term 'Border Pass' be a reference to a re-entry permit.

Border Pass is a system for  migrant workers from neighboring provinces entering for temporary work near the border.  Nothing to do with re-entty permits. 

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

We had some amazing guys working in our server room and facilities across Thailand and offshore

Would be good if they (amazing guys) could sort out online reporting issues for one.

To have it "humming quite nicely" 

[impulse]

2 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Doubt immigration will have access to every airline in the world to confirm bookings...

 

 

There are several commercial PNR lookup sites out there that already do just that.

 

 

[mikeymike100]

Can't get past the 'are you human challenge', lets hope it's all working before May 1st when it is supposed to come into operation!

[zzzzz]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Border Pass is a system for  migrant workers from neighboring provinces entering for temporary work near the border.  Nothing to do with re-entty permits. 

its NOT just for migrant workers < its for any locals wanting to visit Thailand to shop or visit 

[OJAS]

4 hours ago, PJ71 said:

GBR is there.

 

In the Nationality/Citizenship field it is. But not in the Country of Residence field.

 

[PJ71]

1 hour ago, OJAS said:

 

In the Nationality/Citizenship field it is. But not in the Country of Residence field.

 

Select Scotland, it's better up there anyway!

[Liquorice]

3 hours ago, OJAS said:

 

In the Nationality/Citizenship field it is. But not in the Country of Residence field.

 

In the Country of Residence, the "United Kingdom of Great Britain" and "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" are options.

[treetops]

On 3/29/2025 at 1:39 AM, CallumWK said:

I still can't view the video guide. When I click the tab it takes me back to the top of th page.

 

The video is embedeed at the top of the page, or follow the link in the "Step for Submit the Thailand Arrival Card" box.