Has the TDAC Changed Your Border Run 'Assisted Service'

[BillyBobzTeeth]

If you're used to an  'easy border run' regarding 'out and in' the same day for a small 'fee' can you please let me know if things are all as usual?

 

Thank you kindly

[DrJack54]

Best to outline detail of planned  border bounce.

Meaning from where to which crossing.

 

[BrandonJT]

As most border bounce agents pre-clear the passports of their customers with the border ahead of time, I would assume, and hope, that the agent would just do the TDAC as part of that process since it's free, easy and fast.  But hard to make assumptions when it comes to Thais as they don't tend to have motivation to go out of their way. It would expedite the process and prevent any issues from coming up though which would be beneficial to their operation.

[Caldera]

The TDAC in itself shouldn't change anything with regards to border bounce services. It's merely an electronic service for submitting the TM6 arrival card.

 

Previously there was talk about introducing an ETA, which hasn't been implemented yet but could still be on the table as a phase #2 after the TDAC roll-out. That could be a game changer for border bounces. 

[BillyBobzTeeth]

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Best to outline detail of planned  border bounce.

Meaning from where to which crossing.

 

Border run with Malaysia at the Wang Prachan crossing point near Hat Yai, sorry I forgot to add that part. Has anyone been there this month yet?

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, BillyBobzTeeth said:

Has anyone been there this month yet

I haven't seen a report. 

@Tod Daniels may have up to date reports. 

Thinking it will be similar to previously. Perhaps a service charge. 

[dontpanic]

I know this isn't the border you're talking about but it should ring true to most if not all assisted trips.

 

I spoke to friendly Thai visa border run services, I believe one of the more popular ones for border bounces and safe entry into airports and they told me it won't affect them at all. (I used their services to go to Ban Pakkad recently before this nonsense and it was as smooth as silk. Plus an absolute bargain if I'm honest. They collect you from your place if residence, Pattaya or Bangkok, there and back with food including all fees for 3500 baht. Considering Cambodia you need to stay one night now plus the 2k I think visa fee you're basically getting a free ride there and back considering the overnight hotel etc) 

 

Also I've seen reports of arrivals coming in and doing it in the immigration que by scanning a qr code. It says you CAN do it upto 3 days before, not it MUST be done 3 days before so I don't think it will change anything to be honest. 

[BillyBobzTeeth]

Update:

 

I was at the Wang Prachan border over the weekend, the only thing that changed was they asked to see my TDAC QR code when I paid my 'Fee' the rest went smoothly as usual.

[DrJack54]

14 minutes ago, BillyBobzTeeth said:

'Fee' the rest went smoothly as usual

Thanks for update. 

So the "fee" is for same day bounce? 

Cost?

[BillyBobzTeeth]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

Thanks for update. 

So the "fee" is for same day bounce? 

Cost? 

Yes, the 'Fee' is for same-day bounce and costs 2000 baht.