Thailand's Digital Card Chaos: Say Goodbye to TM6, Hello to Confusion!

[sandyf]

13 minutes ago, khunjeff said:

 

Those are Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), which are what Thailand announced last year and then completely stopped talking about. What is being discussed in the OP is an electronic arrival card, akin to what is being used in Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia. They're not the same.

Indeed, it was simpler just to rename the ETA and apply it to everyone than just use it for visa exempt.

Every chance that ETA will  now be filed under "B".

[Ralf001]

wasnt the tm6 <deleted> canned a few years ago ?

[Reddavy]

1 hour ago, Alex2554 said:

Where did you find the URL?

Google can’t help

He did not fill anything in. It does not exist yet. Just another 🤡

[ChaiyaTH]

1 hour ago, Gabor said:

I just filled it within 10 minutes. Really easy.

The fact it is so easy tells you it is also a worthless thing to do.

[pjmorton]

1 hour ago, Alex2554 said:

Where did you find the URL?

Google can’t help

Someone do us all a favor and post the URL if you know it.

 

 

[PJ71]

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

 

Will there be a line for people who dont give a rats azz...And cant be bothered with any of it?

Yeah, at your check in.

[redwood1]

12 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Entirely ignoring any of this or general news until something actually starts and stays in place longer than a few weeks. Tired of these kids running their mouth with early 2000 software. Meanwhile cambodia uses ipads to get a tiny QR sticker visa on arrival hassle free.

 

I also really do not understand what the value with this, they already can screen passengers from passenger lists. You could then at least limit it for land border use only.

 

This has zero value to anybody.......Things have worked just fine without the TM6....And things could continue to work just fine without this undated version of the pointless TM6..

[ikke1959]

Thailand and computers doesn't match.. What happens if the system is down or overloaded?? and why not an easy website that can be found on google instead of the tda.immigration.go.th/... How will people know??Communicate clearly with easy access to find what tourists need in all languages.. But it will be in Thai and English and maybe Chinese and all the rest have to find out ... Thailand making easy things difficult 

[PJ71]

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

 

https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

 

THank you, one of the few sensible posts on here.

 

Just had a look, it's very simple. People that were familiar with the original paper version will not struggle.

[CecilM]

Why all the excitement?

May 1st is still a long time away. 

[marino28]

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

 

https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

 

I just have a look.

 

country of residence : where is Thailand? I scroll everywhere but i cannot find it

[parallelman]

Perhaps I misunderstood...what about the Bimetric devices?

[quake]

Hope they sort them windows 95 bugs out.

 

[Lingba]

It mentions to download the Thailand pass mobile app...I cant find it?...anyone know about this?...and I take it this does not apply to Thai citizens?

[patman30]

why do they not just get the details from the airlines who already store it digitally
who you gave details to buy your ticket
who also verified your details before giving you your border pass
it seems the only use for technology these days is to make life more inconvenient for everyone

[it is what it is]

2 hours ago, JustinCredible said:

I am awaiting the announcement that airlines will be instructed to decline Check-in if you cannot produce the QR code for then to scan.

 

so fill in the form at your own convenience before setting out on your journey, what's the problem doing that? it's got to be done so, as my boss used to say; JFDI, just f**king do it.

[Upnotover]

4 minutes ago, Lingba said:

and I take it this does not apply to Thai citizens?

 

It's for foreigners.  Only.

[marino28]

I just look the video also and :

 

 

WHO NEEDS TO SUBMIT?

All foreign visitors, including tourists, business travelers, and non-Thai residents, are required to submit this digital form before their arrival in the country.

 

so in the video talk about only non thai resident 

 

here is the video 

https://tdac.immigration.go.th/manual/en/index.html
 

 

 

[Upnotover]

3 minutes ago, patman30 said:

why do they not just get the details from the airlines who already store it digitally
who you gave details to buy your ticket
who also verified your details before giving you your border pass
it seems the only use for technology these days is to make life more inconvenient for everyone

 

Because it's different information.  It is simply the same as the old paper form.

[Ebumbu]

Damn. I was waiting for the TM7 with shape-shifting capabilities and onboard weapons systems. 

[Upnotover]

1 minute ago, Ebumbu said:

Damn. I was waiting for the TM7 with shape-shifting capabilities and onboard weapons systems. 

 

Too late, that's already here, if you can manage to get in the country...

 

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY STAY IN THE KINGDOM (TM.7)

[kwilco]

Look forward to seeing how the ETA will seamlessly follow this!

[KannikaP]

3 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Why do you need a phone?

 

2 hours ago, JB300 said:

I thought the TM6 had been scrapped? 
 

is it back now? 

It took at most two minutes to fill it in on the plane, in fact do a few ready for next time. No phone or PC needed, just a Biro.

[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

The days of saying no to a mobile device are over.

 

Absolute bull<deleted>!!

 

I manage everyday without a smartphone here in Cambodia.. All my shopping - CASH IS KING. I also use my Bank Debit card for ATM and to pay my medical bills at my local private hospital.  I have never been required to use a QR Code. When travelling by air from Siem Reap to Chiang Mai, boarding passes are issued by Air Asia for the 'Fly Thru' service and Thai Immigration in DMK (special desk for Air Asia transfer passengers) want to see passport and for me to undergo the biometrics formality. No QR codes or TM6 involved.

 

Interestingly, my favourite restaurant in Siem Reap is now CASH ONLY. Evidently too many problems with smartphone transactions. It is still full everyday with worldwide customers visiting Angkor Wat. 

Several new banks have been constructed in Siem Reap and new ATM booths are springing up again - like pre-covid days!

[umbrellahead]

2 hours ago, Gabor said:

I just filled it within 10 minutes. Really easy.

 

I arrive on the 3. of May. Not possible to fill the date of arrival. Just get Invalid format.

[biggles45]

1 hour ago, hkblademan said:

I just filled it within 10 minutes. Really easy.

How can you do that when it doesn't take effect till 1 May and the article says you can't complete it less than 3 days before your flight ? 

[daejung]

2 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

 

Thai Language is not available. Some foreigners speak better Thai than English, Lao people for example

[Ebumbu]

15 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

 

Too late, that's already here, if you can manage to get in the country...

 

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY STAY IN THE KINGDOM (TM.7)

 

[Expat68]

I still have my old TM6 😭😭 I will plead ignorant 

[Upnotover]

9 minutes ago, umbrellahead said:

 

I arrive on the 3. of May. Not possible to fill the date of arrival. Just get Invalid format.

Because you can only complete it 3 days ahead or arrival.