Hello,

I'm looking for some advice what I need to do. This has probably been asked numerous times before, I do apologize.

I arrived in Thailand on 11th July on a 60 day visa exemption via Vientiane, loa.  Moved back here from the UK.

My query is that I put the address in Surin on the DTAC form - I'll be applying for the 30 day extension next month, which immigration office do I report to ?   (probably straightforward)

The reason I asked for as in the past I've been reporting to Saraburi IO - my wife has property in Saraburi.

When I apply for my 2nd visa exemption in October at Vientiane, can I put the address in Saraburi on the DTAC form ?

Does immigration do background checks at the border ?

Will they make enquiries regarding changing addresses ?

My anxiety is kicking in / I'm over thinking as always.

 

I'm currently residing in Surin at my wife's EXs, he has got a massive farm. It's convenient to everyone as he mostly reside at Lopburi / comes back whenever / work.

The problem is that he doesn't want his name on any forms at Immigration / official - That's why I reported to Saraburi IO (2015 - 2023).

Thank you in advance, I apologize for the long post.

6 minutes ago, salamandingo said:

My anxiety is kicking in / I'm over thinking as always.

I think you've got a few wires crossed there. 

 

The online TDAC you file before you enter Thailand doesn't have anything to do with the address you use when you get your 30 day extension at the immigration office

 

The immigration office doesn't check, nor they do they care what address you said you'd stay at when you filed the TDAC coming in. 

 

Dial the paranoia back just a notch (or three 😉 ) you're fine stop over thinking it

 

36 minutes ago, salamandingo said:

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice what I need to do. This has probably been asked numerous times before, I do apologize.

I arrived in Thailand on 11th July on a 60 day visa exemption via Vientiane, loa.  Moved back here from the UK.

My query is that I put the address in Surin on the DTAC form - I'll be applying for the 30 day extension next month, which immigration office do I report to ?   (probably straightforward)

The reason I asked for as in the past I've been reporting to Saraburi IO - my wife has property in Saraburi.

When I apply for my 2nd visa exemption in October at Vientiane, can I put the address in Saraburi on the DTAC form ?

Does immigration do background checks at the border ?

Will they make enquiries regarding changing addresses ?

My anxiety is kicking in / I'm over thinking as always.

 

I'm currently residing in Surin at my wife's EXs, he has got a massive farm. It's convenient to everyone as he mostly reside at Lopburi / comes back whenever / work.

The problem is that he doesn't want his name on any forms at Immigration / official - That's why I reported to Saraburi IO (2015 - 2023).

Thank you in advance, I apologize for the long post.

Where was your TM 30 filed, without you will have a problem to apply for an extension.

4 hours ago, salamandingo said:

My query is that I put the address in Surin on the DTAC form - I'll be applying for the 30 day extension next month, which immigration office do I report to ?   

Forget about the DTAC. Or any address you put on it. 

Nothing to do with anything. 

 

For the 30 day extension you will need to obtain a TM30 in the area of immigration office where you attend to apply. 

Since the owner of property does not want to provide a TM30 (nor would I) then you need to obtain TM30 in another way.

Either from wife for Saraburi address or even from a hotel. 

You have to apply for the extension at the IO where you filed your TM30.

If you use your wife's address in Saraburi, then you have to apply for the extension in Saraburi.

22 hours ago, UWEB said:

Where was your TM 30 filed, without you will have a problem to apply for an extension.

Hi mate, 

I haven't filed a TM30 yet, I returned to Thailand last month - been in the UK for the past 2 years.

Didn't know about the form TM30 until I read the replies yesterday.

Been researching thoroughly numerous times on the forum.

I'll ask my wife tonight regarding the TM30 @ her property.

I'll sort the extension at a later date.

Am I subjected to a fine now as you meant to file a TM30 within 24 hours of your arrival, I've been here since last month.

Thank you.

2 hours ago, salamandingo said:

Am I subjected to a fine now as you meant to file a TM30 within 24 hours of your arrival, I've been here since last month.

Should be ok. 

Just make sure that you have a TM30 prior to attending immigration office. 

3 hours ago, salamandingo said:

Am I subjected to a fine now as you meant to file a TM30 within 24 hours of your arrival, I've been here since last month.

They may ask when they see your entry stamp.
Plead ignorance and state you previously stayed in hotels.
If the hotels didn't file, not your problem.

On 8/29/2025 at 6:09 PM, DrJack54 said:

Should be ok. 

Just make sure that you have a TM30 prior to attending immigration office. 

Hello mate.

I've just arrived at the hotel (for 2 nights) and then I'll be going to Immigration on Friday to apply for the extension.

I've mentioned the TM30 to the receptionist, asked if she'll send it straightaway to Immigration / on the system - she took a photo of my passpost.

I'll plead ignorance to the IO on Friday if he asks me when I arrived in Thailand.

Thank you once again

 

14 minutes ago, salamandingo said:

I've mentioned the TM30 to the receptionist, asked if she'll send it straightaway to Immigration / on the system - she took a photo of my passpost.

Answering  this way as a message to others.... 

If you are going to immigration for example a 30 day extension then obtain a TM30 from reception of hotel where you are staying. 

This is very easy for them to do. 

 

https://share.google/images/PdKd5dYOk14IqZfvT 

All sorted now - TM30 & extension. 

Hotel manager submitted the TM30 yesterday morning and then I went to the Immigration later.

Af first, officer stated that the manager should attend in person. I pointed that manager already submitted the TM30 earlier in a line conservation.

I saw a couple waiting, seen them at a waterpark a few times. Sat beside them - mentioned my predicament. He was on a student visa I think - was applying for an extension as well. I mentioned the TM30 to them but to my surprise the couple never heard anything about the TM30. Told him that he needed to get the TM30 form to get any visas and extensions. He picked up his pp and left.

Officer called me over, mentioned that the Manager has already filed the form, which I already knew.

She gave me 34 days extension, the expiry date was 7th Sept (visa exemption)- extra 4 days. Handed my photo copies, etc including a hotel receipt of my current stay. Officer said how long will I be staying at the hotel, I replied 4 weeks - I hope she doesn't check as I'll be at my wifes EX.

I was at Immigration for an hour approx.

 

The EX even offered to take me to Immigration on Monday to submit the TM30 but I refused as I'll probably get fined. I hope to take up on his offer next time.

 

Thank you for all of the replies 🙏 

12 minutes ago, salamandingo said:

She gave me 34 days extension, the expiry date was 7th Sept (visa exemption)-

Don't think it was mentioned in thread. 

Be aware that being married to a Thai you can obtain a 60 day extension "to visit wife"