BANGKOK, THAILAND – Thailand’s immigration authority warned that at least 10% of foreign visitors had registered for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card through fraudulent websites instead of the official, free platform.
Introduction of the TDAC system
All foreign nationals traveling to Thailand were required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) in advance so that their details could be screened before arrival. Officials said the system was similar to entry procedures used in countries such as South Korea, Japan and Singapore.
Thailand introduced the TDAC system on 1 May 2025 to streamline border processing and enhance security at ports of entry. Immigration said the digital form was intended to speed up checks and reduce congestion at arrival counters.
Warning about fraudulent platforms
Pol. Maj. Gen. Choengron Rimpadee, deputy commissioner and spokesperson for the Immigration Bureau, warned that some travelers had unknowingly registered through fake platforms not connected to the government.
“Some travelers have registered via counterfeit platforms that are not affiliated with the government,”
said Choengron Rimpadee, deputy commissioner and spokesperson for the Immigration Bureau.
He stressed that travelers should register only through the official website at https://tdac.immigration.go.th to ensure their data were processed correctly and linked to the immigration system. Authorities reiterated that any other site offering TDAC registration was not authorized.
Recommendations for registration
Officials recommended completing the TDAC registration online at least three days before traveling to Thailand. A confirmation was sent by email, which immigration said helped shorten waiting times at entry checkpoints.
The bureau underlined that registration was entirely free of charge and that no fees applied at any stage. This, it said, made the use of paid or third‑party sites unnecessary and potentially risky.
Risks from fake websites
According to immigration officials, at least 10% of foreign arrivals had used fraudulent TDAC websites that were not linked to the bureau and in some cases charged service fees. These platforms operated outside the official system, meaning the submitted data were not recognized at the border.
“Registration via such fake platforms can lead to unnecessary costs, as the transmitted data are not connected to the official immigration system and could be misused,”
said immigration officials.
The bureau warned that travelers who used such sites risked paying for a service that brought no benefit at the checkpoint and exposed their personal information to possible abuse.
Measures against fraud
The Immigration Bureau said it was working with relevant agencies to identify fraudulent TDAC websites and take legal action against those behind them. Many of these sites were reportedly based abroad, which made enforcement and shutdown efforts more difficult.
In addition, the bureau cooperated with the Department of Consular Affairs to distribute official information to foreign travelers. The aim was to ensure passengers were correctly informed about TDAC registration through consular channels and other official communication platforms.