# Thailand Warns 10% of Foreign Arrivals Used Fake TDAC Sites

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/travel/298635-thailand-warns-10-of-foreign-arrivals-used-fake-tdac-sites
- Published: 2026-04-02T15:54:33+07:00
- Author: Bui Dung

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau reports that 10% of foreign travelers have mistakenly
registered through fraudulent Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) websites, **urging
the public to use only the official free platform to avoid scams and data misuse.**

**Key Details:**

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 * The TDAC system, mandatory since May 1, 2025, is required for all foreign nationals
   and mirrors similar systems in South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
 * **Official registration is free **and accessible only via [https://tdac.immigration.go.th](https://tdac.immigration.go.th)
   or through the Immigration Bureau’s main site using QR codes or approved links.
 * Authorities recommend registering three days before arrival to ensure screening
   and reduce checkpoint delays; confirmation is sent via email.
 * **Fraudulent sites often charge fees,** collect data under false pretenses (e.
   g., e-visa applications), and do not connect to Thailand’s official immigration
   system.
 * The Immigration Bureau is collaborating with agencies and airlines to shut down
   fake sites and educate travelers, though enforcement is complicated by overseas
   hosting.

**Why It Matters:**
Using fake TDAC sites risks financial loss and compromised personal
data — travelers must verify they’re using the official, free platform to ensure
smooth and secure entry into Thailand.

**Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)** When you travel to a new country, you often
need to fill out an arrival form — think of it like a digital “check-in” that tells
the government who you are and why you’re visiting. Thailand created an official,
free online system called the TDAC to make this easy. It’s like checking in for 
a flight online, but for entering the country.

**Fraudulent Websites** Some dishonest people created _fake_ websites that _look_
like the official TDAC site. Imagine a fake McDonald’s website that looks identical
to the real one, but charges you money for a coupon that doesn’t exist — that’s 
the idea here. These fake sites trick travelers into thinking they’re using the 
official government service.

**The 10% Problem** The Immigration Bureau found that 1 in 10 foreign visitors accidentally
used one of these fake sites instead of the real one. That’s a significant number—
for 1 million tourists visit, that’s 100,000 people potentially scammed.

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**Two Main Risks**

 * 💸 **Getting charged money** — The real TDAC is _free_. **Fake sites charge a
   fee for something that should cost nothing**, essentially stealing money from
   unsuspecting travelers.
 * 🔓 **Data misuse** — When you fill out an arrival card, you share sensitive personal
   details (passport number, address, travel plans). Fake sites collect this data
   and could sell it, use it for identity theft, or other fraud. Think of it like
   handing your passport to a stranger on the street instead of the border officer.

**The key takeaway:** Always go directly to the _official government website_ for
immigration forms — don’t trust links from random emails, ads, or third-party travel
sites. When in doubt, search for the official `.go.th` (Thailand government) domain.