TM6 entry form/Thailand Digital Arrival Card

[PeteC]

Just a quick comment on this one. The requirement has been suspended since 2022, but only for people entering the country by air. It's still needed by people entering by land, or by sea. I wasn't aware of that second part.

[PeteC]

TM 6 forms suspended for land and sea arrivals

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... a-arrivals

The government has suspended the requirement for foreigners who enter Thailand by land or sea to fill out TM 6 immigration forms from April 15 until Oct 15.

The cabinet approved the suspension on April 9 in response to a proposal by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Friday.

Suspending the requirement for the TM 6 form — on which foreign visitors must give necessary details for authorities to keep track of them — will alleviate congestion at immigration checkpoints and facilitate tourism, she said.

International visitors arriving by air are not required to submit the form.

The TM 6 suspension will take effect for entry by land at eight immigration checkpoints: Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo, Muang district in Mukdahan, Muang district in Nong Khai, Chiang Saen in Chiang Rai, Padang Besar and Sadao in Songkhla, Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat and Betong in Yala.

The checkpoints for entry by sea are at Pattaya, Sri Racha and Sichang in Chon Buri, Map Ta Phut in Rayong, Samui in Surat Thani, and Phuket, Krabi and Surat Thani immigration checkpoints.

“The ministry is confident that the measure will help alleviate congestion at immigration checkpoints and spur tourism and the economy,” said Ms Traisuree. “The government will also monitor various facets of the impact and will come up with proper measures later.”

In a related development, more than 10,000 Cambodian migrant workers have returned to their hometowns for the long Songkran holiday, said Pol Col Naphatpong Suphaporn, superintendent of Sa Kaeo provincial immigration office.

He said immigration police officers were manning every counter at the Sa Kaeo checkpoint and were able to clear all queues within three hours.

In Nakhon Phanom in the Northeast, many Lao migrant workers also returned home for the long holiday. One Lao worker said her company was closed for two weeks, so she decided to buy many goods from Thailand to take back to Laos.

However, not many Myanmar workers want to go home during Songkran due to the conflict in their country, and many are afraid that they will be conscripted, according to local reports.

The Ministry of Labour has waived re-entry fees for migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar from April 1 to May 15.

The measure is intended to boost the morale of migrant workers who want to reunite with their families and celebrate Songkran without incurring extra expense.

[buksida]

Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year to facilitate cross-border tourism while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system is being developed, which could integrate tourism fee collection, officials say.

Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said the cabinet on Tuesday approved the suspension for foreigners who enter via 16 land and sea checkpoints.

The suspension, which first took effect on April 15 and was due to expire on Tuesday, is aimed at improving immigration services, reducing congestion at checkpoints and boosting tourism to help economic growth.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/ge ... s-extended

[PeteC]

Online TM6 form for visitors to Thailand coming on May 1

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... g-on-may-1

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing to promote the online TM6 immigration form, which will be compulsory for all foreign arrivals entering Thailand as of May 1, though the government is reluctant to start collecting the 300-baht tourism fee this year.

TM6 immigration forms were temporarily suspended by the cabinet on April 15, 2024.

When the suspension period ends on April 30 this year, a digital version of the TM6 will replace the paper-based one, said Natthriya Thaweevong, the ministry’s permanent secretary................

[Dannie Boy]

An update on the proposal https://thepattayanews.com/2025/03/31/t ... ns-linger/

[derek60]

So now I will have to apply for a visa, complete a TM6 (in the days before travelling) and complete a TM30 (within 24 hours of arrival) next time I visit!

[HarryVardon]

Remember that if a Thai person tries to visit the UK or Europe the procedures are much, much worse and far more expensive. That is. if they are allowed in at all! So don't complain about Thai procedures.

[Dannie Boy]

Of course having to do nothing is better, but in the big picture this is very little indeed based on the indicated few minutes of time it will take to complete the online form.

[Hahuahin]

Do I need to do anything when leaving and not got TM6 on last arrival into Thailand?

Thank you
hahuahin

[HarryVardon]

If you have a Thai visa and intend to come back you need a re-entry visa (TM8)!

[Hahuahin]

If you have a Thai visa and intend to come back you need a re-entry visa (TM8)!

Thanks, I'm aware of the re-entry permit.
hahuahin

[Dannie Boy]

Do I need to do anything when leaving and not got TM6 on last arrival into Thailand?

Thank you
hahuahin

Other than the re-entry stamp, of which you are already aware - anyone whose left in the last 2 years would have been in the same position and there’s no need to do anything.

[dundrillin]

From May 1st all non Thai nationals entering Thailand by any route must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card on line before arrival. Register within 3 days before arrival. apply at tdac.immigration.go.th

[pitsch]

I just checked it at https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card.
And you can't list Thailand as your country of residence. So what?

[404cameljockey]

I just checked it at https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card.
And you can't list Thailand as your country of residence. So what?

Yes I've checked and you're right.

What a joke.