Travel Fake TDAC Website Emerges as New System Debuts in Thailand

[snoop1130]

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

On the very day Thailand launched its new Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system for foreign visitors, a fake website has surfaced, aiming to deceive travellers. This fraudulent site poses as an official third-party service, charging users a US$10 processing fee, whereas the legitimate TDAC service is free.

 

The TDAC system, which officially commenced on May 1st, replaces the traditional paper TM6 arrival cards. This digital transition is mandatory for all foreign nationals entering Thailand, whether by air, sea, or land. Travellers complete their details via the official TDAC website and receive an email confirmation to present upon arrival.

 

Amidst the transition, the Immigration Bureau addressed confusion regarding application deadlines, clarifying that forms can be submitted up to three days prior to arrival, but not earlier. Contrary to some reports, applications do not require submission at least three days in advance.

 

 

 

Assuring a seamless implementation, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the system is prepared with backup measures. In case of complications, travellers can temporarily revert to paper immigration forms. Additionally, computer terminals are ready at Suvarnabhumi Airport for those who need to fill out the TDAC upon arrival.

 

While the real TDAC aims to streamline the arrival process, travellers are urged to verify the official website to avoid scams like the emerging fake site. Authorities remain vigilant in safeguarding visitors against such fraudulent activities as the system continues to roll out.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-01

 

 

[johng]

OMG,  LOL   55555   just couldn't make it up if you tried.

[couchpotato]

Even a Pattaya Agency (Mots services) are advertising to provide a TDAC for 1000 baht.😬

[ikke1959]

It was to be expected... If there are possibilities to scam people they will do it

[denver732]

tdac.info and tdac.in.th are some of the fake TDAC domains, there are probably others coming soon but those 2 are ranking top of Google.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1359421-tdacinfo-and-tdacinth-are-fake-tdac-websites/

 

[Upnotover]

The site shown is not a "fake".  It even states it is a third party service, albeit an unnecessary one.  If you don't want to pay just do it yourself.  Every country I go to has these sites pop up when searching for e-visa sites, it's not hard to work out.

[ThaiVisaCentre]

35 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

The site shown is not a "fake".  It even states it is a third party service, albeit an unnecessary one.  If you don't want to pay just do it yourself.  Every country I go to has these sites pop up when searching for e-visa sites, it's not hard to work out.

The account @denver732 is a fake account by Jesse Nickles ( https://tvc.co.th/seo-fugitive-jesse-nickles-criminal-charges ), he has been spamming multiple platforms with misleading information.
 

[josephbloggs]

35 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

The site shown is not a "fake".  It even states it is a third party service, albeit an unnecessary one.  If you don't want to pay just do it yourself.  Every country I go to has these sites pop up when searching for e-visa sites, it's not hard to work out.

And if you go to the FAQ section of the site it even gives you the link to the real immigration TDAC site and says it is free. Weird.

 

 

[Upnotover]

1 minute ago, josephbloggs said:

And if you go to the FAQ section of the site it even gives you the link to the real immigration TDAC site and says it is free. Weird.

 

 

As I said.  Not fake.  Just opportunistic. (I doubt they will get rich)

[josephbloggs]

4 minutes ago, ThaiVisaCentre said:

The account @denver732 is a fake account by Jesse Nickles ( https://tvc.co.th/seo-fugitive-jesse-nickles-criminal-charges ), he has been spamming multiple platforms with misleading information.
 

Wow.

[josephbloggs]

Just now, Upnotover said:

As I said.  Not fake.  Just opportunistic. (I doubt they will get rich)

Yes, I was agreeing with you in a roundabout way.

When I went to India a few years ago I (stupidly) got tricked in to using a site that looked exactly like the real government site. And looking online tons of other people also did. However I still got my visa, I just paid a little too much for it.

[ThaiVisaCentre]

 

30 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Yes, I was agreeing with you in a roundabout way.

When I went to India a few years ago I (stupidly) got tricked in to using a site that looked exactly like the real government site. And looking online tons of other people also did. However I still got my visa, I just paid a little too much for it.

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.

[dinsdale]

Well the Chinese need to make more money with the tariffs I guess.

[denver732]

@ThaiVisaCentre claims to manage the "informational" website tdac.in.th however the name "Thai Visa Centre" does not exist anywhere on the website, and the WHOIS shows that the domain is controlled by an individual person (Thai citizen) rather than a company. Thefore using the domain for commercial purposes (collecting email addresses, promoting visa services, etc) is in fact illegal and violates Thai laws and regulations set forth by THNIC.

 

In reality, tdac.in.th, eta.in.th, dtv.in.th, and asq.in.th and their other "informational" sites all use semi-official designs aimed at tricking visitors into providing their personal information to the individual who owns those domains, who then passes it to "Thai Visa Centre" for the purpose of selling visa services and marijuana, often spamming them for years even after they ask to be removed.

 

They rely on constant gaslighting, bullying, and censorship to keep this elaborate scheme going, and they (accurately) believe that paying off ASEAN NOW forums with sponsorship cash allows them to defame their competitors or anyone else who asks questions about it.

 

In fact, there is no company "Thai Visa Centre" registered in Thailand, so any related defamation laws do not even apply to that entity.